The RAC Media Centre

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

Petrol and diesel prices coming down again - RAC reaction

News • Jun 14, 2019 11:01 BST

The RAC's fuel spokesperson reacts to the news this morning that petrol and diesel prices will be coming down again, reflecting wholesale fuel price movements