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Longer-term funding to improve local roads mooted - RAC reaction
News • Oct 28, 2019 13:10 GMT
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
Government to review smart motorway safety - RAC statement
News • Oct 24, 2019 12:13 BST
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes reacts to the news the Government is to conduct a review into smart motorways in England
Smart motorways - which way now? RAC reaction to Highways England's transport committee appearance
News • Oct 24, 2019 09:20 BST
The RAC's head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes sets out the RAC's position on smart motorways
Government to introduce green number plates - RAC reaction
News • Oct 22, 2019 00:01 BST
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
RAC responds to Transport Committee announcement on road pricing
News • Oct 10, 2019 09:01 BST
Data on the condition of roads in England - RAC comment
News • Oct 04, 2019 11:33 BST
The RAC's head of roads policy comments on new figures published by the Department for Transport on the condition of roads in England
Transport Secretary suggests motorway speed limit might be reviewed - RAC reaction
News • Oct 03, 2019 11:08 BST
The RAC's head of roads policy comments on reports that indicate the Transport Secretary may review speed limits on motorways
Road casualties in Great Britain - RAC reaction to latest figures
News • Sep 26, 2019 11:30 BST
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes reacts to data on road casualties in the UK in 2018
France expected to scrap law requiring drivers to carry breathalysers - RAC comment
News • Sep 17, 2019 15:52 BST
The RAC reacts to news reports that suggest the current law will be scrapped once a new bill passes the French parliament
Oil price spike - what does it mean for UK drivers?
News • Sep 16, 2019 11:56 BST
The RAC's fuel spokesperson reflects on the recent spike in oil prices and what this might mean for drivers filling up in the UK
RAC comments on supermarket petrol price cut
News • Sep 13, 2019 10:27 BST
Asda has announced a 3p a litre cut in the price of petrol today.
Separate GB sticker needed for cars travelling outside the UK - RAC comment
News • Sep 03, 2019 16:49 BST
The RAC's Simon Williams updates drivers on the requirements for having a GB sticker on their car when visiting the Republic of Ireland or elsewhere in the EU after Brexit
Number of drink-drive deaths unchanged in nearly a decade - RAC comment
News • Aug 28, 2019 11:09 BST
The RAC's head of policy responds to new data showing that deaths caused by drink-drivers have remained virtually unchanged since 2010
Committee of MPs calls for reduction in car use - RAC reaction
News • Aug 22, 2019 11:14 BST
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes responds to the MPs' call for a reduction in car use in the UK to help meet environmental targets
RAC comments on Transport Committee's report on mobile phones and road safety
News • Aug 13, 2019 00:01 BST
RAC responds to Commons Transport Select Committee report recommending hands-free mobile phone while driving is banned.
The RAC urges drivers to check their vehicles before setting out in the heat
News • Jul 25, 2019 16:59 BST
The RAC advises drivers to check their vehicles before setting out in the heat
Road safety action plan announced - RAC reaction
News • Jul 19, 2019 00:01 BST
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes responds to the announcement by the government of measures to improve road safety
Government to consider graduated driver licensing in England - RAC comment
News • Jul 18, 2019 09:18 BST
The RAC's immediate reaction to proposals expected to be released as part of the Government's Road Safety Statement, which include possible driving restrictions on new drivers
Local roads funding report by the Transport Committee - RAC statement
News • Jul 01, 2019 09:43 BST
The RAC's head of roads policy reacts to the findings of a new report from the Transport Committee on potholes and the funding of local roads