New MOT categories to be introduced in May
News • Jan 25, 2018 11:39 GMT
New MOT categories to be introduced in May as part of an EU directive. The test will now class defects as Dangerous, Major or Minor.
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RAC comments on decision to stick with first MOT at three years
News • Jan 18, 2018 13:19 GMT
The Government has decided that the first MoT test on cars and motorcycles won't be extended to four years due to safety concerns
RAC reacts to speed limit reductions in France
News • Jan 10, 2018 16:47 GMT
The speed limit on some French roads is to be cut in a bid to curb accidents
Storm Eleanor threatens treacherous driving conditions to Scotland and north England
News • Jan 02, 2018 14:37 GMT
RAC issues advice on driving in high winds and heavy rain as the fifth-named storm of the season batters Scotland, Northern Ireland and the north east and west of England this evening and overnight.
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
RAC comments on the Government's plan to target new diesel car sales
News • Nov 09, 2017 23:12 GMT
The Government is proposing a tax or surcharge on sales of new diesel vehicles
RAC comments on the Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill
News • Oct 24, 2017 12:20 BST
The RAC comments following publication and the 2nd reading of the Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill
RAC comment on the introduction of the London T-Charge
News • Oct 23, 2017 10:18 BST
The T-charge has been swiftly implemented in London and will affect drivers of all Pre-Euro 4 vehicles