RAC warns of more potholes on UK roads
Record temperatures during the summer are likely to increase the number of potholes on UK roads, according to the RAC. It said that UV radiation from the sun breaks down […]
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Thick foliage leading to speed limit offences
New research has found that 19% of drivers have accidentally broken the speed limit due to road signs being obscured with foliage. RAC found that 94% of drivers polled reported […]
Average petrol prices rise 5p in a week
Average petrol prices have risen 5p in the last week to 167.17p while diesel prices have increased to 188.63p, according to new data from the RAC. It has now warned […]
RAC agrees Vehicle Off Road deal with OMODA&JAECOO
The RAC has announced it has agreed a new Vehicle Off Road partnership with OMODA&JAECOO UK. The announcement builds on the existing breakdown provider and roadside assistance partnership between the […]
Drivers stick with worn tyres to cut costs
One in 10 motorists in the UK avoid booking MOTs or replacing worn tyres due to cost pressures. Research carried out by the RAC revealed that young drivers are most […]
Sat-navs raise risk of head-on collision for 10% of drivers
More than one in 10 drivers have been sent the wrong way down a one-way street by their sat-navs, risking a head-on collision. The RAC surveyed 1,601 UK drivers and […]
Infringements on smart motorways lead to £100,000 in fines
Fines totalling more than £100,000 have been issued to drivers for ignoring lane closures on smart motorways so far this year. Court records from England and Wales have revealed that […]
Fuel costs inflated by lack of competition – CMA
The latest CMA report into fuel costs in the UK has revealed that a lack of competition is still leading to higher prices at the pumps. The report said that […]
Fuel prices rise to highest point since 2022
Fuel prices have hit their highest point since November 2022 with petrol up 9p a litre in July and diesel rising by 14.5p. According to the latest RAC data, the […]
Drink-drive fatalities up 14% in a decade
The number of drink-drive fatalities fell to a three-year low in 2024 according to new government figures, but was still 14% higher than a decade ago. The Department for Transport […]
Dark sunglasses could contravene Highway Code
Drivers wearing dark sunglasses could be breaking the law and risk fines and penalty points. The RAC has said that sunglasses rated at the highest level on the Visible Light […]
Fuel prices tipped to reach new high
Fuel prices are expected to rise to their highest point since the start of the Iran war. Oil prices rose to a two-month high over the weekend, with petrol and […]