Sale of petrol and diesel cars to be brought forward - RAC reaction
The RAC reacts to reports that new petrol and diesel cars will no longer be sold from 2030
Government announces £175m for cycling and walking - RAC reaction
The RAC reacts to the new funds for walking and cycling announced today
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
Government announces new initiatives on World EV Day to boost electric car uptake - RAC comment
The RAC's Rod Dennis reacts to the new proposals announced today
Low traffic initiatives brought in as a result of the coronavirus - RAC reaction
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
Crackdown on rogue private car parking firms - RAC reaction
The RAC reacts to the launch of a new code to regulate private car park operators
RAC issues advice to drivers as Storm Ellen passes through
The RAC provides advice to drivers coping with the wind and rain brought about by Storm Ellen
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
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