Growth in public electric vehicle chargers - RAC comment
The RAC reacts to new figures on the number of public charge points for electric vehicles
RAC reacts to provisional reported road casualty data for 2019
Responding to the Department for Transport's publication of the provisional road casualty data for 2019, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: "“While these latest road safety statistics show some progress was made in 2019, they also highlight that over a 10-year period safety on our roads has sadly improved very little. Of particular concern is the steady rise in fatalities of those aged 6
Government announces active travel boost - reaction
Commenting on the government announcements to promote active travel, including proposed changes to the Highway Code that are now out for consultation, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said:
“We are wholly supportive of the package of measures announced today to boost walking and cycling. We particularly welcome measures to increase the number of segregated cycle ways to encourage more peo
Automatic MOT extension to end from 1 August - RAC reaction
Reacting to the news that vehicles will no longer automatically have their MOT due dates extended from 1 August 2020, RAC head of policy Nicholas Lyes said:
“Extending MOT tests was the right short-term measure after a number of garages closed when all of us were asked to stay at home. But with many more garages now open– including all of those that are part of our Approved Garages network – an
RAC reacts to reports the UK Government is considering a scrappage scheme to encourage the take-up of ultra-low emission vehicles
Responding to reports that the UK Government is considering a new scrappage scheme to encourage the take-up of hybrid and electric vehicles, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “Incentivising the take-up of cleaner vehicle technology might be the game-changing boost the automotive sector needs. Drivers’ concerns about emissions are becoming ever stronger and interest in zero-emission vehi
Supermarkets cut price of unleaded petrol to less than £1 per litre - RAC reaction
The RAC reacts to the news petrol is now being sold at supermarkets for less than £1 per litre, the first time since early 2016
Transport secretary announces £2bn for active travel - RAC reaction
The RAC's head of roads policy reflects on today's announcement on funding for active travel
Monday's vehicle traffic at highest weekday level since lockdown began - RAC reaction
RAC Insurance data backs up official figures that show motor vehicle traffic is rising
What's next for UK petrol and diesel prices? RAC commentary
The RAC's fuel spokesperson explains why petrol and diesel prices may not be cut much further despite further oil price falls
Unprecedented pump price cuts - RAC comment
The RAC's fuel spokesman comments on the large price cuts announced today, following the plunging cost of oil
Smart motorway safety plan published - RAC statement
The RAC's head of roads policy reacts to the results of the smart motorway evidence stocktake and action plan, published today
RAC responds to DfT proposals on pavement parking
The RAC responds to the publication of a DfT consultation on proposals to tackle pavement parking, including exploring whether an outright ban is required
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