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
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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
RAC comments on Prime Minister's request for the DfT to look into graduated driving licences for new drivers
News • Feb 08, 2018 09:43 GMT
The RAC has welcomed the PM's response to a Parliamentary Question asking the Department for Transport to look into graduated driving licences for new drivers
RAC reacts to Inrix report showing how long drivers spend stuck in traffic
News • Feb 06, 2018 00:01 GMT
The RAC's Rod Dennis comments on the report out today
RAC comments on "disturbing" rise in social media insurance scams
News • Feb 05, 2018 10:46 GMT
The RAC's managing director for insurance reacts to reports of drivers being caught out by so-called 'ghost broking', where fake car insurance is sold through social media channels
RAC reacts to comments on speeding made at the Roads Policing Conference
News • Jan 31, 2018 11:26 GMT
The RAC's Pete Williams comments on contents of a speech given yesterday by the roads policing lead, Anthony Bangham
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.
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