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32 hours ago
In a major blow for millions of families on the great summer getaway after schools broke up this week, the The RAC said diesel and petrol surged again today.
2 days ago
UK drivers hammered by 'rocketing' pump prices as Iran war escalation sends oil back over $100 a barrel ⊖
The RAC has sounded alarm after diesel surged by 8p a litre in the past fortnight,, with petrol up around 5p.
11 days ago
RAC warns of 'Saturday scramble' with busiest summer getaway in four years as 14.1million drivers set to hit the roads ⊕
The RAC estimates that 14.1million motorists will embark on journeys for holidays or day trips between Friday and Sunday, causing huge tailbacks on major routes.
17 days ago
Britain's worst speeders revealed after 30,000 were caught exceeding 20mph limits last year ⊖
Over 30,000 motorists were caught driving at 30mph or faster on 20mph roads last year in the UK, an investigation by the RAC has found. Some have sped to 'chilling' levels.
32 days ago
Smartwatch-wearing drivers risk clocking up points while behind the wheel, RAC warns ⊖
The motoring services company warned that smartwatch owners are 'in the dark' about the rules while driving, which it said were unclear.
33 days ago
Is your car heatwave ready? Top tips to get drivers through the red weather warning this week ⊕
The RAC says breakdown callouts have increased by around 20% today compared with a typical Monday in late June, while the AA has told motorists to expect to see gritters out on the roads.
42 days ago
Record 17million private parking tickets will be issued this year, RAC says ○
The RAC is predicting that the number of private parking tickets issued to drivers in the year will hit a new record of 17m when government figures are published next month.
65 days ago
Drivers are warned of motorway jams with 19million cars joining the great bank holiday getaway despite soaring fuel prices ⊕
Tomorrow and Saturday will see the UK's heaviest getaway traffic with 3.8million drivers planning a trip each day - then 3.4 million on Sunday and 3.1million on Monday, according to the RAC.
67 days ago
Drug driving reoffending five times higher than drink driving ⊖
Worrying new analysis of DVLA data by the RAC has found that repeat drug-driving offences are five times higher than repeat drink-driving offences over the last 11 years.
Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war ⊖
The average price of unleaded has risen to 158.52p a litre, according to the RAC, who warn that it could rise further in the coming weeks.