RAC comments on Labour proposals for transfer of some road improvement funds
The RAC's David Bizley comments on proposals from Labour for the transfer of some funds currently planned for road improvements.
RAC comments on Highways England plans for new 'expressways'
The RAC's Simon Williams responds to plans from Highways England for new expressways in the country.
RAC reacts to Chancellor’s 2015 Budget
The RAC's David Bizley analyses the Chancellor's 2015 Budget.
RAC reaction to Chancellor’s 2015 Budget
RAC chief engineer David Bizley said: “Mr Osborne has clearly taken an opportunity to maintain the truce in the “war on motorists” whilst tying the hands of any new incumbent of No 11. Freezing fuel duty beyond the end of this Parliament is therefore a very shrewd move as it would be extremely unpopular for any future Chancellor to unfreeze it.
RAC comments on diesel car ‘demonisation’ campaign
RAC chief engineer David Bizley said: “Diesel engines are generally more efficient than their petrol equivalent, though the gap is closing. The selection of diesel vehicles by an increasing proportion of new car buyers in recent years has made a significant contribution to reducing carbon dioxide emissions and has also reduced fuel bills for their drivers.
RAC comments on introduction of new drug driving offence
The introduction of this new offence sends out a clear message to users of banned substances that driving while under the influence is not acceptable and can now be detected with drugalyser devices. However, it has the potential to affect hundreds of thousands of people who use certain drugs for medicinal purposes.
RAC warns motorists to prepare for an icy blast on the roads
Forecasters are predicting snow, blizzards and icy conditions for north England and Scotland RAC spokesman Pete Williams said: "With extreme conditions forecast over the next 24-48 hours for the north of England and Scotland - motorists look set to experience an icy blast with high winds and blizzard conditions compounding the sub zero temperatures which could make driving treacherous.
RAC warns 'buyers beware' - Watch out for fake RAC car buying website
The RAC is urging members and the public to be vigilant when looking to buy a new car online, as a fraudulent website has been set up by cyber-criminals attempting to steal personal details.
RAC comments on today’s launch of the UK driverless cars trials
RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: “Today’s announcement is an important first step along the road to us seeing driverless cars become common place in the UK. But there is a significant way to go and the prospect of driverless vehicles entering service before the end of this decade looks ambitious.
RAC responds to latest Great Britain road casualty statistics
RAC head of external affairs Pete Williams said: “It is alarming to see that years of progress on road safety appears to have come to an abrupt halt, with this increase going against the trend of falls in road fatalities and casualties for almost all of the last thirty years.
RAC responds to proposed EC approval of new rural fuel tax cut
RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “This announcement is a landmark moment for mainland rural communities which are the last to benefit from the record low fuel prices now widespread across much of the UK.
RAC responds to Prime Minister’s comments on falling fuel prices
RAC fuel spokesperson Simon Williams said: “Frankly, there is a danger that this sort of of-the-cuff comment will confuse motorists, who at the moment are enjoying price reductions at the pump on at least a weekly basis – the likes of which many people will not remember seeing before.
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