Half of drivers say the condition of local roads has got worse
New figures from the RAC Report on Motoring show drivers remain concerned about the state of local roads in particular - and it's not just potholes that are the problem
New figures from the RAC Report on Motoring show drivers remain concerned about the state of local roads in particular - and it's not just potholes that are the problem
Responding to new data on the proportion of untaxed vehicles on the UK's roads, RAC spokesman Simon Williams said:
“While it is good news that vehicle tax evasion has gone down, it is still significantly higher than it was before the tax disc was abolished in October 2014. To put this into perspective, evasion in 2013 was around 0.6% and in 2015, the next point at which this survey was carried
The companies are trialling a mileage-based car insurance product which enables customers to only pay for the miles driven each month, plus a flat fee for when their cars are parked
The cost of filling a 55-litre family car with petrol has fallen back under £70 for the first time since March
RAC data indicates those in Scotland and north east England are least likely to check the history of a car they’re looking to buy
The Government is today pledging to review the offence of driving with a handheld mobile device. The news comes as a response to the Transport Select Committee’s 'Report on Road Safety: Driving while using a mobile phone', which was published in August.
RAC road safety spokesperson Simon Williams said: “We welcome the Government’s decision to review the offence with a view to closing the exist
The RAC's head of roads policy reacts to the news that the Treasury is to look at a longer-term funding settlement to help councils fix roads under their control
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes reacts to the news the Government is to conduct a review into smart motorways in England
The RAC's head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes sets out the RAC's position on smart motorways
The RAC's head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes responds to news the Government is consulting on introducing green number plates for electric vehicles, which could see them enjoy certain perks in the UK's towns and cities
The RAC is urging fuel retailers big and small to reflect the drop in the wholesale price of unleaded with a significant cut at the pumps
Research for the latest Report on Motoring also reveals UK drivers' habits when it comes to illegal mobile phone use, as well as drink- and drug-driving