RAC fourth-quarter pothole breakdowns up by a fifth compared to previous three months
Numbers increased despite mild, drier weather which usually means new potholes are less likely
Topics: Cars and traffic
UK sees coldest night of winter as temperatures expected to fall further - RAC comment
This week has been one of the busiest for RAC call-outs since COVID
Excessive speeding now commonplace on UK roads
55% say we have a culture where it’s ok to break the speed limit
Commuters hit by travel disruption as severe weather warnings persist - RAC comment
RAC expects today to be the busiest of the winter so far
Fuel prices rise for third month in a row but still close to level last seen three years ago
Petrol is now 14p lower than the year’s high of 150.6p
RAC warns drivers against starting the new year with the flat battery blues
The longer holiday period is expected to cause a rise in non-starts
Drivers frustrated government-backed Private Parking Code of Practice still not in force five years after becoming law
Only 2% feel private parking companies enforce rules fairly
Record £1.6 billion investment to fill potholes and repair roads - RAC reaction
The RAC reacts to today's major announcement
Drivers want tougher sentences for drink-drivers
Alcolocks are also a popular choice of enforcement
2024 reported road conditions statistics - RAC comment
1,500 miles of UK roads are significantly worse than they were in 2023
Getaway gridlock: RAC predicts record 29m festive trips before the 25th as the country drives home for Christmas
‘Snarl-up Saturday’ overtakes ‘Frantic Friday’ for volumes of getaway traffic
Number of young drivers illegally using phones behind the wheel reaches eight-year-high
Four-in-10 also record voice notes and take video calls while driving
Rare red wind warning issued as Storm Darragh approaches - RAC comment
Exposed coastal and rural routes will be especially treacherous
Strong winds and heavy rain set to hit UK as Storm Darragh named - RAC comment
Drivers are advised to steer clear of exposed routes and look out for debris on the roads
RAC reacts to new data showing road surface dressing volumes have increased since last year
The RAC reacts to positive new data from the Road Emulsion Association (REA)
Christmas at the pumps set to be cheapest since the pandemic
Petrol rises by a penny in November but still 10.5p cheaper than a year ago
Price of public rapid EV charging remains high as charging networks build for the future and face elevated charges
Reforms needed to bring cost of public charging down and ensure EVs are an attractive option for drivers who can’t charge at home, says RAC
Drivers still paying too much for fuel, says competition watchdog - RAC comment
The RAC hopes the Government's fuel finder scheme will help all drivers benefit from fairer prices
RAC issues warning to drivers with arrival of Storm Bert
The RAC issues advice to drivers for coping with the conditions
Council pothole compensation claims double in a year
Yet councils paid out just 15% of all compensation claims received in 2023
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