Important: New information for HGV drivers and their crews travelling to Europe
Several European countries have now introduced COVID-19 testing requirements. Check before you travel to ensure you have taken necessary action.
One-in-five want immediate pavement parking ban as Government consultation enters next stage
One-in-five Brits want an immediate ban of pavement parking, YourParkingSpace.co.uk reveals as Government consultation on the issue soon moves to the next stage.
Important update for Hauliers on market access rules from 1 January 2021
The United Kingdom and the European Union have agreed a Trade and Cooperation Agreement. We said we would keep you updated on changes that affect you.
Coroner mulls referring Highways England to CPS over death on smart motorway - AA comments
“This tragic case and too many others, are exactly why we have campaigned for doubling the number of emergency refuge areas to every 3/4 mile and for stopped vehicle detection technology to be fitted across the network.
Watch out for the £70,000 drink warns road safety charity
The UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, is today warning motorists of the severe financial penalty they could face as the consequence of a drink drive conviction.
Fuel prices static despite sharp rise in the price of oil adding $10 to a barrel
Fuel prices remained almost unchanged in November despite a barrel of oil shooting up $10 to $46 – a 27% monthly rise, data from RAC Fuel Watch shows.*
2030 petrol and diesel ban could cause far reaching economic damage say PRA
Brian Madderson, Chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA), said: “The PRA supports the process of decarbonisation, but we need a comprehensive plan to reduce carbon emissions that works across sectors and industries, including aviation.
Sales of new petrol and diesel cars to end by 2030
Reacting to the news that the Government is to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, RAC head of policy Nicholas Lyes said:
Chancellor considering options for a national road pricing scheme - drivers' views
Following reports that the Chancellor is considering options for a national road pricing scheme to stem falling fuel duty revenue, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said:
HMRC publishes new Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) effective from December
HMRC has published new Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) effective from Tuesday (December 1) for company car drivers claiming back fuel costs from their employer.
Breaking the speed limit jumped by up to 7% during lockdown
While UK traffic levels in the first lockdown fell to as low as 25% of the normal and more people took to walking or cycling, breaking the speed limit on 30 mph roads jumped from 56% to 63%, on 60 mph single carriageway roads it increased from 10% to 17% and on motorways it went up from 52%
Tory MPs call on Shapps to Stop the war on the motorist.
They ask Grant Shapps: "Please stop the roll out, and withdraw the plethora of new road narrowing, blockades and dedicated cycle lanes eating into our town and city roads."
UK Auto counts £735 million cost of Brexit preparation with final plea for zero-tariff trade deal as negotiations enter endgame
The UK automotive industry today issued a last-chance plea for a zero-tariff, zero-quota trade deal that delivers for automotive as negotiations enter the endgame this week. The call comes as a new survey from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Largest fall in motor traffic since records began in 1994 - RAC comment
Commenting on the new road traffic estimate statistics that have been released this week, RAC head of policy Nicholas Lyes said:
Drivers in line for fuel price cut as low oil demand pushes prices down
Virtually static petrol prices in October should give way to pump price cuts of up to 5p per litre within the next two weeks, according to new RAC Fuel Watch data*, with Asda already leading the charge with a fuel price cut this morning.
Caught on camera – 10,000 tailgaters spotted in just two weeks
Almost 10,000 vehicles were caught tailgating in the first two weeks of new cameras being tested to clamp down on the offence.
Breath tests at lowest level for 18 years – AA
Figures released by the Home Office this week show that the number of roadside breath tests are at their lowest point since 2002. Just 285,380 roadside breath tests were conducted last year compared to 481,561 in 2002 and 322,769 in 2018.
NFDA Welcomes EV Charging Infrastructure Investment
“It is encouraging to see that the Government has doubled the funding for residential street chargepoint recognising that charging an electric vehicle must be a convenient and simple process”, said Sue Robinson, Director of the National franchised Dealers Association (NFDA), which represents franchised car and commercial vehicle retailers in the UK
The PRA calls for clarification from the Welsh Government on car washes
Writing to the Welsh Government (20/10/2020), Brian Madderson Chairman of the PRA, requested confirmation that Covid secure car washes operating on supermarket car parks will be able to continue operation during the ‘Firebreak’ lockdown being imposed in Wales.
Cowboy clampers desperate to return – AA
A push by private parking firms to bring back the cowboy wheel clamping and towing scourge that was banned in 20121 has been uncovered by the AA's Motoring Policy Unit.
Drivers back tougher sentences for those that cause death by dangerous driving
Two-thirds of drivers want to see maximum sentences for those that cause death by dangerous driving increased, according to new research by the RAC.*
Motorists would like to ban all forms of drinking behind the wheel
The majority of motorists would like to see all forms of drinking while behind the wheel banned according to a poll by Motorpoint.
Motor Ombudsman poll shows new green EV number plates are not registering with drivers
With the government’s ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, green number plates are being introduced for electric vehicles (EVs) this autumn to allow zero emission models to be more easily identified, and to help local authorities encourage people to own and drive them
September brings an end to three months of rising fuel prices - but diesel remains overpriced
After three consecutive months of rising costs at the pumps the average price of both petrol and diesel stayed the same in September, according to RAC Fuel Watch* analysis – but the data suggests diesel drivers are still paying significantly more than they should be.
RoSPA concerned by continued lack of progress on road safety
As we approach the Autumn clock change, and brace ourselves for the 20% increase in road traffic collisions that we see in the fortnight after putting the clocks back, The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is concerned by new figures released by today, which show little progress towards reducing accidents on Britain’s roads.