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RAC reaction: Welsh speed limits revert to 30mph

RAC responds to the Welsh Government's reversion of its 20mph speed limit on certain local roads

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RAC pothole-related breakdowns ‘spring’ forward by 50% in 2024

Drivers endure 7,904 ‘pothole breakdowns’ during the first three months of 2024 as Britain’s roads continue to crumble

RAC reaction: Price of petrol up 8p per litre since start of year

RAC reaction: Price of petrol up 8p per litre since start of year

RAC reacts to average petrol prices up by 8p per litre this year

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Ten years of smart motorways without hard shoulders - RAC statement

RAC reacts to National Highways' plans for 52 new emergency refuge areas on the M25

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Petrol up 6p a litre so far this year after a 2p rise in March

Petrol went up nearly 2p (1.86p) a litre in March from 144.62p to 146.48p meaning the average price at the pumps has increased almost 6p since the start of the year, data from RAC Fuel Watch reveals.

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RAC welcomes Government decision to commission independent study into headlight glare

Following campaigning by the RAC and Baroness Hayter, the Government commits to an independent study on this important road safety issue

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More than 14m trips planned by car as school holidays and Easter weekend clash

More than 14m leisure journeys are expected to be made by car this Easter weekend when the bank holiday collides with most UK schools breaking up.

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Super charged: More than one-in-10 UK supermarkets now offer EV charging

Almost 3,000 EV charge points now in place at supermarkets; rapid charge units increase by 145% on 2022

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Size matters: 98% of top 100 yellow box junctions for fining drivers in London and Cardiff are bigger than necessary

Almost every yellow box junction of 100 analysed in London and Cardiff is bigger than it needs to be to prevent traffic congestion, leading to countless unnecessary fines for drivers, a new study commissioned for the RAC has found.

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Budget 2024 - RAC reaction

The RAC outlines the impact of today's Budget on drivers

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Drivers suffer biggest monthly fuel price rises in five months

Data from RAC Fuel Watch shows that in February, fuel prices rose by the highest amounts in five months

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Council road maintenance in England drops to lowest point in five years

Council road maintenance in England dropped by 45% in 2022/23 compared to five years ago resulting in 3,366 fewer miles receiving any kind of improvement work, according to RAC analysis of new government statistics.

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RAC data shows petrol up 3p and diesel by 4p in just three weeks

The price of petrol has gone up more than 3p a litre in the last three weeks while diesel has increased by 4p, the RAC has revealed.

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RAC hits 150 mobile mechanics milestone enabling nationwide fleet servicing and repairs at home or work

The RAC has now recruited more than 150 mobile mechanics as demand continues to grow for servicing and repairs to be carried out at home or work.

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Four-in-10 motorists would still drive regardless of how much snow is on the roads

Majority of drivers say they adjust their driving style – but most say they still need to drive during wintry conditions

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House of Lords committee report on electric vehicles - RAC statement

The RAC reacts to the major report out today

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UK hits one million electric vehicles milestone - RAC reaction

The RAC reacts to today's EV milestone

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Fuel prices stop falling in January - but RAC finds 14p difference between supermarkets’ cheapest and most expensive prices

Fuel still up to 4p-a-litre less in Northern Ireland – petrol is just 136.2p and diesel 144.9p

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Two years on, half of drivers still unsure if Highway Code changes have made roads any safer for pedestrians

Half (51%) of drivers still feel unsure whether changes to the Highway Code – made two years ago today – have made the roads safer for pedestrians

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Annual MOTs to remain after government consultation concludes - RAC reaction

The RAC responds to today's government MOT announcement

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