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General Private parking firms set to issue 8.6m tickets this financial year

Private parking firms set to issue 8.6m tickets this financial year

RAC Foundation says next government needs to "get a grip" on the issue.
By James Fossdyke Nov 13, 2019
General Pass Plus makes

Pass Plus makes 'no difference' to insurance premiums

But some insurers will still offer a discount for those who have completed the course.
By James Fossdyke Nov 12, 2019
General Good news for drivers as petrol prices fall for third month in a row

Good news for drivers as petrol prices fall for third month in a row

But the RAC still thinks prices are slightly too high.
By James Fossdyke Nov 06, 2019
For Sale Scottish drivers least likely to check used car

Scottish drivers least likely to check used car's history

Motorists in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Perth are least likely to check a prospective buy's history.
By James Fossdyke Nov 04, 2019
Green Bristol confirms plans to ban diesels from city centre

Bristol confirms plans to ban diesels from city centre

A clean air zone for HGVs and buses is also on the cards.
By James Fossdyke Oct 31, 2019
Government DfT wants

DfT wants 'longer-term funding' for councils to maintain roads

But the department also says maintenance is "not just about funding".
By James Fossdyke Oct 29, 2019
Government Government contemplates green number plates for EVs

Government contemplates green number plates for EVs

Electric cars could get even more green...
By James Fossdyke Oct 23, 2019
Industry Drivers

Drivers 'losing out' as retailers overprice petrol by 7p a litre

And the RAC says diesel is also too expensive.
By James Fossdyke Oct 18, 2019
Safety Almost a third of motorists have witnessed physical abuse on UK roads

Almost a third of motorists have witnessed physical abuse on UK roads

RAC says it's down to a "combination of factors", including the stress of modern life.
By James Fossdyke Oct 14, 2019
Green Drivers want councils to take action on engine idling

Drivers want councils to take action on engine idling

Almost half of British motorists favour fines for those who refuse to switch off.
By James Fossdyke Oct 07, 2019
General UK petrol prices fell in September despite Saudi refinery fires

UK petrol prices fell in September despite Saudi refinery fires

Some had feared the fires would cause price hikes, but none materialised.
By James Fossdyke Oct 03, 2019
Government Transport Secretary suggests review of 2040 petrol car sales ban

Transport Secretary suggests review of 2040 petrol car sales ban

Grant Shapps wants to look into whether the ban should be brought forward.
By James Fossdyke Oct 02, 2019
Safety Is the government doing enough to improve road safety?

Is the government doing enough to improve road safety?

One organisation thinks safety might have slipped down the agenda.
By James Fossdyke Sep 30, 2019
Safety Black boxes may improve new driver safety if data shared with parents

Black boxes may improve new driver safety if data shared with parents

That's one finding of a report for the RAC Foundation.
By James Fossdyke Sep 19, 2019
General Drivers

Drivers 'should' be angry August's fuel price cuts weren't bigger

The RAC says petrol prices should have fallen by "at least" 2p per litre.
By James Fossdyke Sep 04, 2019
Safety New drink-drive fatality figures herald calls for more enforcement

New drink-drive fatality figures herald calls for more enforcement

Several organisations are also pushing for a new, "zero-tolerance" drink-drive limit.
By James Fossdyke Aug 30, 2019
General Heavy traffic forecast as 16.5m leisure trips expected this weekend

Heavy traffic forecast as 16.5m leisure trips expected this weekend

And the promise of good weather could see yet more holidaymakers come out of the woodwork.
By James Fossdyke Aug 23, 2019
General Eight in 10 UK airports have increased pick-up and collection charges

Eight in 10 UK airports have increased pick-up and collection charges

RAC says price hikes are "unwelcome".
By James Fossdyke Aug 12, 2019
Industry Fuel prices rose again in July, and further hikes could be coming

Fuel prices rose again in July, and further hikes could be coming

If oil prices rise and the value of the pound falls, things will only get worse.
By James Fossdyke Aug 03, 2019
Safety UK drivers risk safety abroad by going too long between breaks

UK drivers risk safety abroad by going too long between breaks

Nine in 10 exceed the recommended maximum two-hour stint between breaks.
By James Fossdyke Aug 01, 2019
General Drop in pothole-related breakdowns suggests UK roads are

Drop in pothole-related breakdowns suggests UK roads are 'improving'

RAC responded to roughly 1,000 fewer pothole callouts than in the first quarter.
By James Fossdyke Jul 31, 2019
Safety Charities slam UK

Charities slam UK's 'stagnating' record on road safety

Fatalities on UK roads only fell by one percent in 2018.
By James Fossdyke Jul 26, 2019
General 14 breakdowns a minute forecast amid this week

14 breakdowns a minute forecast amid this week's expected heatwave

That's about 100,000 breakdowns throughout the week.
By James Fossdyke Jul 22, 2019
Safety Drivers could soon get penalty points for failing to wear a seatbelt

Drivers could soon get penalty points for failing to wear a seatbelt

Measure is being considered alongside 73 others as part of government safety drive.
By James Fossdyke Jul 22, 2019
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