The RAC Media Centre

RAC issues warning to drivers in northern England as fresh snowfall is forecast

News • Dec 28, 2017 16:15 GMT

The RAC's Rod Dennis provides advice to drivers likely to be affected by tomorrow's new snowfall

RAC comments - 6,000 drivers caught at least twice for driving distracted using a handheld phone

News • Dec 28, 2017 13:03 GMT

More than 6,000 motorists have been caught at least twice for driving while distracted, including using a mobile phone, in the past four years. Figures released by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency in response to a Freedom of Information request by the Press Association highlight the problem of repeat offenders.

RAC warns of more snow and ice and a growing risk of potholes

News • Dec 27, 2017 14:43 GMT

The RAC expects to attend over 9,000 motorists today as the winter weather bites and hundreds of new potholes are appearing across the UK

RAC comments on record revenue NHS trusts gain from parking charges

News • Dec 27, 2017 14:05 GMT

NHS trusts have clocked up £174m from car park charges a new investigation has revealed.

RAC reacts to reports on 20mph zones in Bath and North East Somerset

News • Dec 19, 2017 14:17 GMT

The RAC's road safety spokesman responds to reports on 20mph zones within B&NES

RAC has busiest day for breakdowns in seven years as cold snap continues

News • Dec 12, 2017 13:07 GMT

The RAC's director of roadside operations updates on the work of RAC patrols over the last two days, and gives advice for the next 24 hours

RAC comments on new car sales figures out this morning

News • Dec 05, 2017 10:56 GMT

Rod Dennis for RACCars.co.uk reacts to figures that show sales of new diesel cars are in decline

RAC comments on Highways England's Christmas roadworks announcement

News • Dec 04, 2017 13:26 GMT

RAC spokesman Rod Dennis reacts to news that nearly 99% of England's major roads will be free of roadworks in time for Christmas

RAC response to new practical driving test

News • Dec 04, 2017 10:30 GMT

The RAC responds to the new practical driving test proposals which go live today

RAC on Budget 2017: "Current beleaguered owners of diesel cars can breathe a sigh of relief"

News • Nov 22, 2017 14:32 GMT

The RAC's Peter Williams reacts to today's Budget announcements - which included the Chancellor ruling out taxes on existing diesel drivers

RAC comments on launch of the Road Crash Index

News • Nov 21, 2017 10:41 GMT

The RAC's Pete Williams comments on the launch of the Index

RAC comments on Islington Council's plans to charge drivers who park diesel vehicles

News • Nov 17, 2017 14:46 GMT

The RAC's Nicholas Lyes reacts to the latest move by Islington Council to discourage diesel vehicle use

RAC reacts to rise in number of untaxed vehicles on UK roads - plus loss in tax revenue

News • Nov 16, 2017 11:13 GMT

The RAC's Nicholas Lyes reacts to new government data out today that shows the Treasury is missing out on tax revenue of up to £107m a year due to a rise in untaxed vehicles