RAC comments on Press Association vehicle theft study
News • Sep 07, 2018 09:43 BST
The RAC's insurance spokesperson reacts to data from a new investigation by the Press Association
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RAC comments on EU proposal to update tyre labelling regulations
News • Aug 16, 2018 09:54 BST
The European Union is proposing to update current tyre labelling regulations that require information about tyres' fuel efficiency, wet grip and passing noise qualities to be printed on labels.
Latest drink-drive casualty figures up 7% to 9,040 in 2016
News • Aug 09, 2018 11:29 BST
RAC comments on the DfT latest estimates for road casualties arising from illegal levels of alcohol
Comment on the rise of engine idling enforcement by UK councils
News • Aug 03, 2018 12:36 BST
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes reacts to news that cities including Nottingham are starting to charge drivers who leave their engines running
RAC welcomes inquiry into poor state of local roads
News • Aug 01, 2018 13:16 BST
The Transport Committee has announced a a new inquiry into the funding and governance of local roads in England. Local roads comprise over 97% of total road network length and carry two-thirds of motor traffic and almost all cyclist movements.
Reaction to Adam Smith Institute idea that MOT test should be scrapped
News • Jul 25, 2018 14:58 BST
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes comments on the report released this morning
Reaction to the Government's Road to Zero Strategy
News • Jul 09, 2018 00:01 BST
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes responds to the publication today of the Government's Road to Zero Strategy
Comment on DfT road traffic estimates GB 2017
News • Jul 05, 2018 15:56 BST
Department for Transport statistics reveal that car traffic grew 1.1% from 2016 to 254.4bn vehicle miles
Statement on reports government is considering ending fuel duty freeze
News • Jul 03, 2018 13:59 BST
The RAC's head of roads policy reacts to reports that indicate the government is to consider ending the fuel duty freeze
RAC comments on supermarket fuel price cuts
News • Jun 22, 2018 16:47 BST
The RAC's Simon Williams reacts to news that major retailers will be cutting the price of fuel at UK forecourts
RAC reacts to today's fuel price cut
News • Jun 13, 2018 09:32 BST
The RAC's Rod Dennis comments on reports that fuel retailers have started cutting petrol and diesel prices
RAC comment on Scottish pavement parking ban
News • Jun 11, 2018 15:54 BST
The RAC calls for a set of clear guidelines for local authorities applying the proposed new pavement parking ban within the Transport Bill to be based on common sense.
Reaction to expansion of London's ULEZ from 2021
News • Jun 08, 2018 13:19 BST
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes responds to news that London's ultra low emissions zone will expand significantly from 2021
RAC statement on 'The Unintended Consequences of Freezing Fuel Duty' report
News • Jun 01, 2018 00:01 BST
The RAC reacts to a report by Professor David Begg and Greener Journeys calling for an increase in fuel duty to deter people from taking car journeys
RAC comments on AECOM's 'smart traffic light' concept
News • May 23, 2018 15:02 BST
The RAC's Rod Dennis reacts to a new technology that has today been shortlisted as part of the 'Roads ForThe Future' competition
RAC comment on remote parking
News • May 18, 2018 11:36 BST
The Department for Transport announced updates to the Highway Code which will enable drivers to use advanced driver assistance systems like remote parking and motorway assist.
RAC comment on new Operation Stack
News • May 18, 2018 11:00 BST
Roads Minister Jesse Norman has announced new plans to improve overnight lorry parking and to ease traffic in the event of cross-Channel disruption.
Petrol and diesel prices set to rise after US abandons Iran nuclear deal
News • May 10, 2018 12:54 BST
RAC Fuel Watch data indicates fuel prices are set to rise by at least 2p over the next fortnight
RAC comments on plans to use new cameras to catch texting drivers in New South Wales
News • May 04, 2018 10:57 BST
The RAC's Be Phone Smart campaign spokesperson Rod Dennis comments on new technology that could be used to catch drivers using a mobile phone illegally
RAC comments on new package of measures to improve air quality in Wales
News • Apr 25, 2018 15:36 BST
The new £20m Air Quality Fund, which will run until 2021, will support local authorities in Wales to comply with nitrogen dioxide limits and improve air quality in their areas. Among the restrictions will be the introduction of 50mph speed limits over the short length of the exceedance at five locations including two stretches of the M4.