UK sees coldest night of winter as temperatures expected to fall further - RAC comment

Image: Getty (all rights reserved)
Image: Getty (all rights reserved)

As the UK has recorded its coldest night of the winter so far, the RAC has seen one of its busiest weeks for breakdowns in the five years since the COVID pandemic.

RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: “This is one of our busiest weeks for breakdowns in the five years since the COVID pandemic, with our roadside teams working flat out to rescue drivers. We’re prioritising members who are away from home or in dangerous locations, and waiting times are inevitably longer. Drivers setting out must ensure they are ready for the conditions. Until the weather warms up on Sunday, there is an ongoing risk of ice and snow which will make the roads treacherous. Sticking to major routes that have been gritted is advised. We also urge anyone setting out to have an emergency kit in the boot, ​ that includes warm clothes, waterproofs, food, a flask of hot drink and a mobile phone power bank.”

Press office team

Press office team

For journalist enquiries only

Share

Latest News

Website preview
21m getaway trips planned as schools break for Easter
RAC Mobile Mechanics can diagnose vehicle breakdown issues early
media.rac.co.uk
Website preview
Four-in-10 say they have no alternative but to drive to work
A car-dependent nation: 81% would struggle to adjust to life without their vehicle
media.rac.co.uk
Website preview
M25 to shut during England game: RAC advice for drivers
RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: “This weekend’s M25 closures could present a ‘red card’ for drivers heading home from Wembley Stadium on Friday night. With junctions 10 to 11 shutting at 9pm, just before the sold-out England game finishes, heavy congestion is almost inevitable for those traveling back to Sussex and Surrey. We encourage football fans to seek alternative routes where possible or use public transport to minimise queuing in traffic.
media.rac.co.uk

Get updates in your mailbox

By clicking "Subscribe" I confirm I have read and agree to the Privacy Policy.

About RAC Media Centre

The RAC, an iconic UK brand, provides complete peace of mind to nearly 14 million UK private and business drivers, whatever their motoring needs. As well as its premium nationwide breakdown assistance service – with an expert branded patrol workforce attending more than two million breakdowns every year – and European breakdown assistance products, it offers a wide range of market-leading products across insurance, legal services, vehicle inspections and service, maintenance and repair. Included in this is the first-of-its-kind nationwide Mobile Mechanics service which brings the garage to homes and workplaces. 

At the forefront of new solutions for business fleets and consumers, the RAC’s breakdown service is electric-ready with mobile EV charging technology and be called on using myRAC – its all-in-one route planner, fuel finder and breakdown reporting app