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.
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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.
RAC reacts to drop in new vehicle registrations in 2017
News • Apr 12, 2018 12:01 BST
New data appears to indicate an 'uncomfortable truth' that owners of older vehicles are keeping hold of them for longer
RAC responds to Government announcement on extra £100m for the pothole fund
News • Mar 26, 2018 10:08 BST
Statement on AIA ALARM road maintenance report
News • Mar 20, 2018 00:01 GMT
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes argues that the latest survey out today shows just why a new means of funding road maintenance is needed in the UK
RAC advises drivers to get prepared with arrival of the next cold snap
News • Mar 16, 2018 10:40 GMT
The RAC's Simon Williams reminds drivers of what they can do to cut the chances of an unnecessary breakdown this weekend and into next week
More needs to be done to incentivise drivers to choose cleaner vehicles
News • Mar 15, 2018 00:01 GMT
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes responds to a joint committee report out today and argues more should be done to encourage drivers to change their buying habits
RAC reaction to the Chancellor's Spring Statement
News • Mar 13, 2018 13:28 GMT
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes responds to the Spring Statement, delivered by the Chancellor today (Tuesday)
RAC comments on call for evidence on cycle safety
News • Mar 09, 2018 18:11 GMT
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes responds
RAC issues advice to drivers facing freezing rain
News • Mar 02, 2018 13:26 GMT
Weather and travel update: the RAC remains on high alert with record number of breakdowns
News • Mar 02, 2018 08:56 GMT
Thursday proved treacherous on the roads and conditions are still challenging today
Update from the RAC: unprecedented numbers of breakdowns
News • Mar 01, 2018 12:15 GMT
The RAC's Simon Williams gives an update on the situation following recent heavy snowfall - and with more forecast
RAC statement on current and forecast extreme weather
News • Feb 28, 2018 13:06 GMT
The RAC's Pete Williams gives an update on the current situation and warns drivers about weather forecast over the next few days
RAC comments on findings of Highway England's motorway fuel price sign trial
News • Feb 27, 2018 15:07 GMT
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.
RAC welcomes the rollout of 'lane rental' concept to charge utility companies for digging up roads
News • Feb 15, 2018 23:59 GMT
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.
RAC welcomes Asda's latest 2p a litre fuel price cut due tomorrow
News • Feb 15, 2018 20:03 GMT
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
RAC comments on DVLA figures showing a rise in number of drivers disqualified under the age of 17
News • Feb 15, 2018 11:25 GMT
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
RAC reacts to data suggesting a sharp rise in fatal drink-drive crashes
News • Feb 08, 2018 11:21 GMT
The RAC's Pete Williams comments on new estimates released today