RAC calls for court powers to reduce speeding offences
More than 4,000 drivers with 12 or more penalty points for speeding offences are still driving, according to the RAC. Its Freedom of Information request to the DVLA revealed that […]
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Road Fuel Monitoring report reveals lack of competition
Drivers are paying more for fuel than they should in a competitive market, according to the latest CMA Road Fuel Monitoring report. It found that retail margins increased in March […]
RAC to deliver road assistance to Chery drivers
RAC has announced that Chinese vehicle manufacturer Chery has selected it as roadside assistance partner. This follows similar partnerships with Chery’s other two brands, Omoda and Jaecoo. As part of […]
Using phones behind the wheel hits seven-year high
The number of drivers who admit to using their phones behind the wheel has more than doubled since 2021 and is still rising year-on-year. According to data from the RAC, […]
May Bank Holiday car journeys to reach 19 million
Almost 19 million drivers are expected on the roads over the May Bank Holiday weekend, according to the RAC. Friday and Saturday are likely to see the heaviest traffic with […]
Fuel prices hit highest level since Iran war
Fuel prices have climbed to their highest level since the war in Iran started, according to the RAC. It has reported that petrol now costs 158.52p per litre, up from […]
Drug-driving five times more common than drink driving
Drivers caught drug-driving on at least three occasions in the past 11 years is five times the number of those repeatedly caught drink driving. According to RAC analysis of DVLA […]
Petrol prices still rising but diesel dropping slowly
Petrol prices rose again this week although diesel prices fell slightly, according to the RAC Fuel Watch. It found that petrol prices were 157.60p per litre, up from 132.83p at […]
‘Ominous’ rise in fuel prices inevitable, warns RAC
The RAC has warned UK drivers to brace for an ‘ominous’ rise in fuel prices in the next couple of weeks. It reported that the average price of a litre […]
Fuel prices not falling fast enough – RAC
Fuel prices have fallen for seven days in row, but the RAC says prices are not falling as far or as fast as they should. It has reported that the […]
Uninsured driving hits 17-year high
Uninsured driving has hit a 17-year high, according to a new report compiled by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau. Produced in partnership with the BBC, the report found that 160,000 uninsured […]
Lock Out Drink-Driving Campaign calls for alcohol interlocks
Road safety organisations have launched the Lock Out Drink-Driving Campaign, leading calls for mandatory alcohol interlock technology for repeat drink-drivers. Backing the campaign are RAC, Brake, Road Victims Trust, Royal […]