Largest fall in motor traffic since records began in 1994 - RAC comment
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes comments on the new data out this morning
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes comments on the new data out this morning
The RAC's Rod Dennis reacts to the new proposals announced today
The RAC's head of roads policy comments on the rise in low traffic initiatives appearing in towns and cities following the easing of the coronavirus lockdown
The RAC reacts to the launch of a new code to regulate private car park operators
The RAC provides advice to drivers coping with the wind and rain brought about by Storm Ellen
The RAC reacts to new figures on the number of public charge points for electric vehicles
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
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
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
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
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
The RAC's head of roads policy reflects on today's announcement on funding for active travel