RAC comments on Highways England plans for new 'expressways'
The RAC's Simon Williams responds to plans from Highways England for new expressways in the country.
The RAC's Simon Williams responds to plans from Highways England for new expressways in the country.
The RAC's David Bizley analyses the Chancellor's 2015 Budget.
RAC chief engineer David Bizley said: “Mr Osborne has clearly taken an opportunity to maintain the truce in the “war on motorists” whilst tying the hands of any new incumbent of No 11. Freezing fuel duty beyond the end of this Parliament is therefore a very shrewd move as it would be extremely unpopular for any future Chancellor to unfreeze it.
RAC chief engineer David Bizley said: “Diesel engines are generally more efficient than their petrol equivalent, though the gap is closing. The selection of diesel vehicles by an increasing proportion of new car buyers in recent years has made a significant contribution to reducing carbon dioxide emissions and has also reduced fuel bills for their drivers.
The UK’s garages are facing calls for better transparency and improved service as almost two thirds (60%) of motorists say they have had a bad experience when taking their car in for a repair, service or MOT.
A campaign has been launched that aims to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on UK roads by calling for fast-tracked medical treatment for vocational drivers who have the condition obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS).
A campaign has been launched that aims to reduce the number of deaths and serious injuries on UK roads by calling for fast-tracked medical treatment for vocational drivers who have the condition obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS).
The introduction of this new offence sends out a clear message to users of banned substances that driving while under the influence is not acceptable and can now be detected with drugalyser devices. However, it has the potential to affect hundreds of thousands of people who use certain drugs for medicinal purposes.
Forecasters are predicting snow, blizzards and icy conditions for north England and Scotland RAC spokesman Pete Williams said: "With extreme conditions forecast over the next 24-48 hours for the north of England and Scotland - motorists look set to experience an icy blast with high winds and blizzard conditions compounding the sub zero temperatures which could make driving treacherous.
The RAC is urging members and the public to be vigilant when looking to buy a new car online, as a fraudulent website has been set up by cyber-criminals attempting to steal personal details.
70% of used-car buyers carried out no vehicle history checks before purchase
The RAC is calling on used-car buyers to exercise caution rather than rely on gut instinct when looking to purchase a vehicle privately, as research by the motoring organisation suggests more than two thirds (70%) have bought a second-hand car without carrying out any checks into its past.
In fact, just over a third