Illegal parking a ‘serious problem’ for 51% of drivers
More than half of UK drivers believe that illegal parking on double yellow lines is a significant problem, according to new research from The AA. The survey of almost 15,000 […]
The AA
The AA warns of increased road safety risks
The AA has warned drivers of increased road safety risks as schools return and universities welcome back students. More than 6,000 children under 16 were injured while walking or cycling […]
Electric vehicle charging costs fall in June
New figures have revealed that electric vehicle charging costs fell in July for both peak and off-peak rates. According to the AA EV Recharge Report for July 2025, slow charging […]
Pothole breakdowns spike in July, warns The AA
New data from The AA and The Pothole Partnership has revealed a spike in pothole breakdowns during July. After falling numbers in the first half of the year, call-outs rose […]
Drink driving falls but drug driving fatalities rising
New government data has revealed a fall in road deaths caused by drink driving but a sharp rise in fatalities as a result of drug driving. It found that 260 […]
EV charging costs down 13%, finds AA EV Recharge Report
The AA EV Recharge Report for June has reported a 13% reduction in peak rate ultra-rapid charging. The decrease of 8p per kWh comes as petrol prices rose as high […]
A third of drivers ignore two-second rule – AA Accident Assist
A third (33%) of UK motorists are still ignoring or are unaware of the two-second gap rule, according to a recent survey by AA Accident Assist. The poll of more […]
Electric vehicle charging prices fall again
Electric vehicle charging prices have fallen by 2p a litre at a time when petrol prices are rising by about the same amount. According to the latest AA EV Recharge […]
The AA celebrates 120-year anniversary
The Automobile Association (AA), which was first set up to warn drivers of speed traps, is celebrating its 120-year anniversary today. Since 1905, the AA has grown into the UK’s […]
Drug-driving offences up by 13%, AA reports
New figures have revealed that the number of drivers found guilty of drug-driving offences rose by 13.5% last year. AA statistics found that 26,924 drivers were convicted of the offence […]
Zero emission vehicles surge by 20% in a year
New government data has revealed a 20% year-on-year increase in zero emission vehicles on UK roads. According to vehicle licensing statistics published by the Department for Transport, there were 1,394,000 […]
Government to relax rules around EV charge points
The UK government is planning to make it easier to install EV charge points by removing the need to secure planning permission first. Delays in processing planning applications for new EV […]