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Government's plans for changes to the Highway Code to permit 'self-driving' cars - RAC reaction

Responding to the Government's announcement on changes to the Highway Code to pave the way for automated driving technology in cars, RAC head of policy Nicholas Lyes said:
“Automated vehicle technology has the potential to make our roads safer by eradicating driver-induced errors – a cause of a great many collisions – and could also make lengthier trips a more enjoyable and less tiring experien

RAC comments on the impact of rising oil prices following Russian invasion of Ukraine

RAC comments on the impact of rising oil prices following Russian invasion of Ukraine

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “Both petrol and diesel reached new record levels yesterday. Unleaded is nearly 149.5p a litre and diesel almost 153p.
“Russia’s actions will now push petrol pump prices up to £1.50 very soon. The question then becomes where will this stop and how much can drivers take just as many are using their cars more and returning to workplaces.
“If the oil pr

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