SUVs outselling electric cars, UK Energy Research Centre report shows - RAC comment
The RAC's Simon Williams responds to the UKERC's report out today
Vehicle tax evasion statistics - RAC comment
Responding to new data on the proportion of untaxed vehicles on the UK's roads, RAC spokesman Simon Williams said:
“While it is good news that vehicle tax evasion has gone down, it is still significantly higher than it was before the tax disc was abolished in October 2014. To put this into perspective, evasion in 2013 was around 0.6% and in 2015, the next point at which this survey was carried
RAC comment on Government's pledge to review offence of driving while using handheld phone
The Government is today pledging to review the offence of driving with a handheld mobile device. The news comes as a response to the Transport Select Committee’s 'Report on Road Safety: Driving while using a mobile phone', which was published in August.
RAC road safety spokesperson Simon Williams said: “We welcome the Government’s decision to review the offence with a view to closing the exist
Longer-term funding to improve local roads mooted - RAC reaction
The RAC's head of roads policy reacts to the news that the Treasury is to look at a longer-term funding settlement to help councils fix roads under their control
Government to review smart motorway safety - RAC statement
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes reacts to the news the Government is to conduct a review into smart motorways in England
Smart motorways - which way now? RAC reaction to Highways England's transport committee appearance
The RAC's head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes sets out the RAC's position on smart motorways
Government to introduce green number plates - RAC reaction
The RAC's head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes responds to news the Government is consulting on introducing green number plates for electric vehicles, which could see them enjoy certain perks in the UK's towns and cities
RAC responds to Transport Committee announcement on road pricing
Responding to the Transport Committee launching a national conversation on road pricing, RAC head of policy Nicholas Lyes said:
“There is no question that the existing fuel duty system is on borrowed time as we move towards electric and other zero emission forms of car travel. It’s therefore clear that business as usual isn’t an option moving forward.
“We know through research that drivers
Data on the condition of roads in England - RAC comment
The RAC's head of roads policy comments on new figures published by the Department for Transport on the condition of roads in England
Transport Secretary suggests motorway speed limit might be reviewed - RAC reaction
The RAC's head of roads policy comments on reports that indicate the Transport Secretary may review speed limits on motorways
Road casualties in Great Britain - RAC reaction to latest figures
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes reacts to data on road casualties in the UK in 2018
France expected to scrap law requiring drivers to carry breathalysers - RAC comment
The RAC reacts to news reports that suggest the current law will be scrapped once a new bill passes the French parliament
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