The RAC’s Technical Director David Bizley said: “While the issues surrounding young drivers are indeed emotive and varied, it is essential not to lose sight of the fact that they are still the most likely group of drivers to be seriously injured or killed on the roads.
RAC technical director David Bizley said: “While freezing fuel duty is welcome we wanted Mr Osborne to go a step further and reduce the financially punishing 58p duty that is charged on every litre of fuel bought at the pump.
Bon anniversaire au tunnel sous la Manche - happy birthday to the Channel Tunnel! Though it was officially opened by The Queen on 9th May 1994, passenger service didn't open until 14th November 1994.
Over 9,500 construction jobs will be supported in 2014 by more than £1.9 billion of investment in Britain’s roads, Transport Minister Robert Goodwill announced today.
Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Tesco have all announced reductions in the price of petrol and diesel with effect from tomorrow. Asda led the cuts by reducing petrol to 126.7p a litre and diesel to 133.7p as of Wednesday 30 October.
RAC spokesman Pete Williams said: “With a potential Met Office red alert for Bristol and hurricane force winds accompanied by torrential rain expected in the south west between 1am and 6am the RAC is advising motorists to avoid any unnecessary travel and if possible delay essential journeys until weather conditions improve.
Plans designed to reduce petrol prices at motorway service stations and a freeze on the cost of the MoT test have been announced by the Government.
Pete Williams, RAC head of external affairs, said: “The Government’s application to the EU to extend the rural fuel discount scheme is good news for motorists living in these 10 communities.
The Transport Research Laboratory has today published findings and proposals about novice drivers that could cut accident road casualties by more than 4,000 a year.
Police across the UK have today carried out dawn raids cracking down on ‘ghost brokers’ selling fake car insurance policies. A total of 27 people have been arrested following months of investigations by the City of London Police Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department.
Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne today told Conservative Party conference that he intends to freeze fuel duty until the end of the Parliament.
Department for Transport provisional statistics show a rise in road traffic for April to June 2013 with traffic increasing by 2.9% to 76.8bn vehicle miles compared to the previous year.
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