A fifth of drivers admit to skipping the MOT and not replacing worn-out tyres to cut costs
20% of drivers under the age of 44 have admitted driving illegally by not putting their car through the MOT or replacing tyres when needed to save money in the cost-of-living crisis. New data from the RAC suggests that among drivers of all ages, one-in-10 (10%) admit they’ve failed to replace worn-out tyres or skipped […]
RAC and Continental Automotive launch telematics partnership for fleet and business vehicle operators
The RAC’s dedicated telematics division, RAC Connected, is offering business vehicle operators a safer and more efficient method of fleet management through a new partnership with Continental Automotive. In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Continental Automotive customers can choose from the RAC’s suite of telematics products, all of which help fleet managers reduce vehicle running costs. One […]
Roadside assistance and vehicle recovery operators can now apply for permission to use red flashing lamps – RAC reaction
Reacting to the news that road assistance and recovery operators can now apply for permission to use red flashing lamps on their vehicles, RAC chief operating officer Dom Shorrocks said: “This is a landmark day for the roadside assistance industry as being able to use red flashing lamps will unequivocally improve the visibility of roadside […]
Government to commission research into headlight glare
Following the news that the new Labour Government is set to go ahead with commissioning research into the growing issue of headlight glare, RAC road safety spokesman Rod Dennis said: “We are delighted to see a commitment from the new Government that independent research into the issue of dazzling headlights is being commissioned, especially with […]
Children not wearing seat belts spotted by AI cameras in Devon and Cornwall
Devon and Cornwall Police have described it as ‘truly alarming’ that its Acusensus AI cameras have spotted 109 children not wearing seat belts, among over 2,000 people spotted committing that offence on the counties’ A-roads in July and August. Adrian Leisk, the head of road safety for Devon and Cornwall Police, has galled on the […]
Private car remains transport mode of choice, says RAC
Reacting to the National Travel Statistics from the Department for Transport, RAC senior policy officer Rod Dennis said: “It’s abundantly clear that the private car remains the mode of choice for journeys over a mile in length, despite the fact that the proportion of households with access to a car has remained broadly flat for the last […]
RAC calls on retailers to cut the fuel price by 6p per litre
The RAC is today issuing an urgent appeal to the UK’s biggest fuel retailers to do the right thing and cut fuel prices at the pumps to reflect a steady drop in wholesale costs, which began at the start of July and accelerated sharply last week. With retailers having been found by the Competition and […]
RAC reacts to Government’s 20mph stance
Reacting to news that the Government will allow local authorities to decide 20mph speed limits, RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “Ultimately, local authorities are best placed to decide which roads are most suitable for 20mph limits, and where Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) make the most sense. However, we think there’s a good argument for […]
UK roads set for busiest August Bank Holiday Monday since 2015
Next week’s August Bank Holiday is expected to be the busiest in nine years with an estimated 19.2m leisure journeys by car as drivers go ‘day trip crazy’, new research from the RAC shows.* Saturday 24 August is set to be the busiest on the roads with 3.7m getaway trips planned, slightly ahead of the 3m journeys […]
RAC warns drivers to watch out for parking payment scams
Following a spate of fake QR codes being stuck on payment machines at car parks across the UK, the RAC is advising drivers to be ‘very vigilant’ and only pay with cash, card or official apps to avoid being scammed. Criminals are catching out unsuspecting drivers by placing fake QR codes over council-owned parking machines, […]
