Weather and travel update: the RAC remains on high alert with record number of breakdowns
Thursday proved treacherous on the roads and conditions are still challenging today
Thursday proved treacherous on the roads and conditions are still challenging today
The RAC's Simon Williams gives an update on the situation following recent heavy snowfall - and with more forecast
One in five (19%) UK firms say their employees have been involved in an accident while driving for work due to using a handheld phone at the wheel, according to new research*. RAC Business has revealed the findings from its survey of 1,000 UK businesses, carried out across all fleet sizes and sectors, to highlight current attitudes to handheld mobile phone use and driving for work.
The RAC's Pete Williams gives an update on the current situation and warns drivers about weather forecast over the next few days
Highways England has published the findings from its M5 motorway fuel price signage trial concluding that it has not delivered sufficient impact or cost benefit to cover the capital cost and operational costs of the service. This means there is no business case for whole or partial public sector funding to roll out fuel pricing signs to other motorway service areas on the motorway network.
As colder weather grips the UK, new research from the RAC suggests drivers aren't doing some basic checks as often as they should - increasing the chance of a breakdown
The DfT has announced the nationwide roll-out of its 'lane rental' concept to charge utility companies £2,500 per day to speed up and improve road works following a successful trial in the Kent and London.
Asda has responded to the RAC's fresh fuel price cut call by capping the price of unleaded at 116.7p and diesel at 118.7p
The RAC has expressed concern at the number of children who have been disqualified from driving before they are even eligible for a provisional licence
The RAC is making a fresh plea to Britain’s big four supermarkets to cut at least another 2p a litre off petrol and diesel following further reductions in the wholesale cost of fuel.
With more snow in the forecast, a new poll suggests drivers don't think the country is well prepared when the white stuff starts to fall
The RAC's Pete Williams comments on new estimates released today