RAC chief engineer David Bizley: “While it’s important to remember that there has been a steady reduction in the number of drink-drive casualties in recent years, thousands of people are still injured or killed on our roads as a result of someone being over the legal limit.
The RAC's David Bizley comments on the re-appointment of the Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP as Secretary of State for Transport
Following the re-appointment of Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP as Secretary of State for Transport, RAC chief engineer David Bizley said: “There is now a golden opportunity for the Transport Secretary to oversee the delivery of the commitments included in the Road Investment Strategy and in his party’s manifesto.
On 28 April 2015, the European Parliament voted to introduce eCall, the in-vehicle emergency alert system, into all new cars and light vans by the end of March 2018.
RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: “Our research shows that with just over a month to go before the paper counterpart to the photocard licence disappears 55% of drivers are not aware of the planned change.
The RAC's Simon Williams responds to the planned introduction of eCall during early 2018.
The RAC's Pete Williams comments on a study from Glass's on car clocking.
RAC spokesman Simon Williams said: “There continues to be confusion on the rules around vehicle tax, following the changes that came in last October.
The RAC's David Bizley comments on motoring pledges within the Conservative election manifesto
RAC chief engineer David Bizley said: “The Conservatives’ continued commitment to investing in the strategic road network to ease congestion and add resilience, and tackling the perennial problem of potholes, is a positive sign, although there is little that is new here.
The RAC's David Bizley comments on motoring pledges within the Liberal Democrat election manifesto
The RAC's Simon Williams comments on the likely impact of changes to the vehicle excise duty (VED) system.
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