RAC and INRIX predict almost 18m journeys to be made over August Bank Holiday
New figures from the RAC and INRIX suggest that 17.6m leisure journeys are expected to take place by car this August Bank Holiday with drivers in England and Wales eager to enjoy the last long weekend before Christmas. The RAC expects traffic to build from Friday to Saturday with 3m getaway trips likely to take […]
Number of motorists caught driving unroadworthy vehicles rises 50% in 12 months
The number of people receiving penalty points on their licences for driving unroadworthy vehicles has jumped by 52% over the course of just 12 months, new data analysed by the RAC’s mobile servicing and repairs division has found. Following a Freedom of Information request to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), the RAC found […]
Motorists over 70 facing stricter vision laws
Drivers aged 70 and over could be banned from the roads if they fail compulsory eye tests under a radical shake-up of driving laws in England and Wales. Plans also include reducing the drink-driving limit in both countries to be in line with Scotland’s laws, and introducing penalty points for passengers not wearing a seatbelt, […]
RAC comments as new figures suggest that drink-drive deaths are up 7% in a decade
In light of the latest Government statistics showing the number of drink-drive fatalities is up by 7% since 2013, RAC road safety spokesperson Rod Dennis said: “These disturbing figures show the twin evils of driving under the influence of drink and drugs are behind a frightening number of lives lost on the UK’s roads every year. “It’s simply unacceptable that […]
RAC calls on private parking industry to publish ‘full and transparent’ complaints and appeals data
In a bid to ensure drivers are treated fairly by private parking companies the RAC is calling on the industry to publish ‘full and transparent’ complaints data to back up its claims that drivers who challenge tickets do often succeed. Currently the industry’s two trade associations – the British Parking Association (BPA) and the International […]
RAC responds as Government launches crackdown on ‘misleading’ private parking firms
The RAC’s head of policy, Simon Williams, has issued a response to the Government’s efforts to tackle the issue of private parking companies’ unethical practices. “We desperately need a government-backed private parking code of practice to be brought into force to protect drivers,” said Williams. “But it’s important to realise this latest consultation is only happening […]
RAC Insurance offers new connected motor products thanks to telematics partnership
RAC Insurance has announced an exclusive partnership with telematics insurance specialist Ticker to licence and distribute a suite of connected motor insurance products aimed at consumers. A brand-new telematics insurance policy has launched for new and young drivers, which will be followed by further products aimed specifically at older drivers and those who drive low […]
One-in-six drivers who ignore MOT advisories suffer a breakdown, warns RAC
One-in-six drivers (17%) who did not act on advisory notices following an MOT in the last 12 months – an estimated 6m people – went on to experience a vehicle breakdown or were involved in a collision as a result, according to new RAC research. Of the 1,460 drivers who have had their vehicle recently […]
Latest provisional data shows road fatalities rose in 2024
In the last decade road fatality trends have been generally stable (excluding the period impacted by COVID-19), with a steady decline in overall casualties. In reported road collisions in Great Britain in 2024 there were an estimated: Of the road user groups with the most casualties the statistics show that in Great Britain the year […]
RAC reacts to launch of National Parking Platform
Following the news from the Government that the National Parking Platform is set to launch, RAC senior policy officer Rod Dennis said: “Paying to park a car should be one of the simplest things any driver does, but things have got much more complicated in recent years – a point demonstrated by the fact there are so many […]