Arrival of the Easter break to spark almost 19m leisure trips by car
A study of drivers' travel plans for Easter indicates a million more confirmed leisure trips this year compared to 2017
Topics: Trucks, Transport vehicles
RAC responds to Government announcement on extra £100m for the pothole fund
RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said: “The announcement of extra funding is welcome and will provide a boost to local highways authorities so they can fix some of our crumbling roads following the cold end to winter. Data suggests RAC patrols were attending over 200 pothole related breakdowns a day in the week following the early March cold snap. Some of the problems our patrols encountered
Motorists claim to being regularly left dazzled by modern vehicle headlights
Drivers are complaining that some modern day headlights are too bright
Statement on AIA ALARM road maintenance report
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes argues that the latest survey out today shows just why a new means of funding road maintenance is needed in the UK
RAC advises drivers to get prepared with arrival of the next cold snap
The RAC's Simon Williams reminds drivers of what they can do to cut the chances of an unnecessary breakdown this weekend and into next week
More needs to be done to incentivise drivers to choose cleaner vehicles
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes responds to a joint committee report out today and argues more should be done to encourage drivers to change their buying habits
RAC reaction to the Chancellor's Spring Statement
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes responds to the Spring Statement, delivered by the Chancellor today (Tuesday)
RAC comments on call for evidence on cycle safety
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes responds
RAC fears extreme cold snap will lead to a Spring pothole plague
To mark National Pothole Day the RAC publishes an online ‘Guide to the Great British Pothole and Other Road Surface Defects'
February brings relief for drivers at the pumps with 2p a litre drop
RAC Fuel Watch - falling price of Brent crude oil sparks forecourt price savings
Diesel cars are being stricken by expensive cold weather fuel ‘waxing’ problem
RAC breakdown data reveals the cold has exposed a problem for some drivers of diesel vehicles
RAC issues advice to drivers facing freezing rain
RAC traffic spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “Freezing rain perhaps represents one of the greatest challenges any driver could face. Droplets of rain which come into contact with the ground and other surfaces freeze instantly. This creates a huge hazard as roads may look clear and safe, despite actually being potentially icy death traps.
“If freezing rain is forecast, put simply drivers should avo
Weather and travel update: the RAC remains on high alert with record number of breakdowns
Thursday proved treacherous on the roads and conditions are still challenging today
Update from the RAC: unprecedented numbers of breakdowns
The RAC's Simon Williams gives an update on the situation following recent heavy snowfall - and with more forecast
A fifth of firms say drivers in accidents due to using handheld phones at the wheel
One in five (19%) UK firms say their employees have been involved in an accident while driving for work due to using a handheld phone at the wheel, according to new research*. RAC Business has revealed the findings from its survey of 1,000 UK businesses, carried out across all fleet sizes and sectors, to highlight current attitudes to handheld mobile phone use and driving for work.
RAC statement on current and forecast extreme weather
The RAC's Pete Williams gives an update on the current situation and warns drivers about weather forecast over the next few days
RAC comments on findings of Highway England's motorway fuel price sign trial
Highways England has published the findings from its M5 motorway fuel price signage trial concluding that it has not delivered sufficient impact or cost benefit to cover the capital cost and operational costs of the service. This means there is no business case for whole or partial public sector funding to roll out fuel pricing signs to other motorway service areas on the motorway network.
Drivers neglect of basic car checks increases chances of a freezing winter breakdown
As colder weather grips the UK, new research from the RAC suggests drivers aren't doing some basic checks as often as they should - increasing the chance of a breakdown
RAC welcomes the rollout of 'lane rental' concept to charge utility companies for digging up roads
The DfT has announced the nationwide roll-out of its 'lane rental' concept to charge utility companies £2,500 per day to speed up and improve road works following a successful trial in the Kent and London.
RAC welcomes Asda's latest 2p a litre fuel price cut due tomorrow
Asda has responded to the RAC's fresh fuel price cut call by capping the price of unleaded at 116.7p and diesel at 118.7p
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