Weekend to see traffic surge as lockdown eases02/07/2020 More than 10 million cars are predicted to be on the roads in England this weekend, as the easing of lockdown restrictions allows for overnight stays. |
Average speed cameras 'better at slowing cars down'02/07/2018 A new survey suggests that 79% of drivers think average speed cameras are better at slowing traffic than traditional fixed ones. |
RAC criticises lack of cash for local roads as bids open for £840m cash pot13/03/2018 The chancellor has opened bidding on an £840m cash pot from the Transforming Cities Fund for improving transport in English cities, but the RAC said motorists would be very disappointed that he did not address the condition of local roads. |
LGA warns 2017 could be ‘tipping point’ year for potholes09/01/2017 Local authorities have warned that 2017 could represent a tipping point for potholes with new analysis showing the repair bill could reach £14 billion within two years. |
Government to introduce harsher penalties for mobile phone use08/11/2016 The government has announced that anyone caught using a handheld mobile phone whilst driving will be fined £200 and receive six points on their licence – a doubling of the existing penalty. |
RAC analysis shows quality of local roads has deteriorated30/07/2016 Statistical analysis of the RAC’s pothole-related call-outs over the last 10 years shows that the quality of Britain’s roads has deteriorated substantially over time. |
Revenue from car tax falls by £93m21/07/2016 Revenue from vehicle excise duty has fallen by £93 million in the year following the abolition of the paper tax disc, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s newly published annual report and accounts show*. |
Roads sector welcomes Grayling appointment20/07/2016 The appointment of Chris Grayling as the government’s new Transport Secretary has been welcomed by the highways sector. |
Transport Committee calls for halt on ‘all lane running’ schemes30/06/2016 Motorway hard shoulders should not be used as permanent driving lanes, MPs on the Transport Select Committee have warned. |
Motorists want harsher penalties for illegal phone use13/06/2016 Research carried out by the RAC has found that the majority of motorists want more severe penalties for illegal phone use while driving. |
RAC welcomes smart motorway safety review11/05/2016 The RAC has welcomed Highways England's review into the distance between emergency rescue areas on smart motorways. |
Use of mobile phones at the wheel still rife25/04/2016 Ninety-five per cent of motorists regularly see other drivers fiddling with handheld mobile phones at the wheel whilst in standstill traffic. |
Motorists support residents’ parking schemes13/04/2016 Almost half of motorists are in favour of residents’ parking schemes despite realising they just shift the problem to another area. |
Motorists avoiding UK's motorways02/02/2016 One in five drivers (eight million) rarely venture on to the motorway while 380,000 say they never do, research carried out by the RAC has found. |
Increase in vehicles damaged by potholes22/01/2016 The RAC has reported a 24% year-on-year increase in the number of call-outs to vehicles that have suffered damage due to potholed roads and poor surfaces. |
Britain’s bridges feeling the strain18/11/2015 Almost 2,400 council-maintained road bridges in Great Britain are sub-standard, according to RAC research. |
Prosecutions for motorists using a mobile while driving fall19/10/2015 The number of motorists being prosecuted for using their mobile phone while driving has fallen by almost 50%, according to official figures seen by the RAC. |
Use of dash cams doubles12/10/2015 UK motorists’ use of dash cams has more than doubled in the last year, according to research carried out by the RAC. |
Motorists concerned about condition of local roads08/09/2015 The condition of local roads has been named as drivers top motoring concern, according to a report carried out by the RAC. |
RAC predicts ‘Black Friday’ as millions take to the road17/07/2015 Millions of motorists are set to take to the roads this evening (Friday 17 July) with the RAC predicting gridlock and delays for many on the busiest routes. |
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