Tag : RAC
6,000 drivers caught at least twice for driving distracted
A hard-core of drivers are persisting in using handheld phones behind the wheel despite the increase in penalties last March.
Industry disagrees whether tougher mobile phone penalties are working
Brake and the RAC have expressed differing opinions over whether a fall in the number of drivers receiving points for illegal mobile phone use is the … Read More »
Fuel price warning in run-up to Christmas
Petrol and diesel prices are likely to rise by as much as 3p a litre in advance of Christmas as a result of the shutdown of … Read More »
Fuel prices hit three-year high
Average petrol and diesel prices hit their most expensive levels in three years last month following more than a 2p per litre rise.
Highways England to lift roadworks for Christmas
Highways England is to complete or lift current road works ahead of the festive period.
Reduction in drivers caught using mobile phones after tougher penalties introduced
11% fewer drivers were caught while using a mobile phone, after new tougher penalties were introduced according to an FOI request by the RAC to police … Read More »
RAC campaigns for more caution around workside workers
Drivers are being urged ‘slow down, make space and move on’ when passing breakdowns as a new RAC image shows one of its patrol vans after … Read More »
Putting up duty will not stop diesel motorists driving any less, says RAC
A diesel duty hike in the Budget would not encourage the majority of drivers to use their existing diesel vehicle any less.
Online emissions database essential for Clean Air Zones, says RAC
Implementing an online database showing drivers the emissions standard for their particular registration plate is essential to avoid confusion under forthcoming Clean Air Zones.
Petrol price rise looms following October’s fall
The cost of petrol fell in October after three consecutive months of increases but price rises look imminent, according to the RAC.
UK’s major roads more congested than ever, say motorists
Traffic jams on major roads in the UK have increased over the last year, according to a survey of motorists.
Pan-European alliance for road services launches
A new pan-European road services alliance that will provide a single point of contact for fleet and leasing customers has launched.
Majority of motorists want drink-drive limit reduced
The government is being urged again to lower the legal blood-alcohol limit in England and Wales as latest research shows the majority of drivers would back a … Read More »
Road fatalities reach five-year high
The Department for Transport is being urged to “redouble its efforts to bring road deaths down” as new government statistics show road deaths in Great Britain … Read More »
Motorists still flouting mobile phone laws finds RAC survey
Nearly one in four drivers in Britain still illegally make or receive calls while driving, despite the doubling of penalties for the offence in March 2017.
‘Green’ E10 petrol could increase fuel bills for fleets
The possible introduction of a new ‘green’ unleaded petrol variant could bring higher fuel bills for fleets, experts warn.
Traffic levels at new record high
Road traffic levels in Great Britain continue to rise, reaching a new record high in the year ending June 2017.
Government plans to charge utility companies for digging up roads
The Government is running a consultation on allowing local authorities to charge utility companies by the hour during road works in a move to cut congestion.
Price of unleaded to leapfrog diesel
Unleaded petrol prices are set to overtake those for diesel for the first time in over a year, largely as a result of Storm Harvey in … Read More »
Number of traffic police down by a third in last decade
A lack of traffic police could undermine efforts to crack down on dangerous driving, including handheld mobile phone use.
Today in Fleet – Friday 4 August
All the key news in fleet… Leasys takes over contract hire business of FCA Fleet Services UK FCA Fleet Services UK’s contract hire business is to … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Thursday 3 August
All the key news in fleet… Free SME guide on creating an SMR policy Allstar Business Solutions has created a new guide to help SMEs with … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Tuesday 1 August
All the key news in fleet… Prices revealed for Citroën’s new Juke-rivalling C3 Aircross Citroën’s new C3 Aircross compact SUV will be priced £13,995 OTR when … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
All the key news in fleet from the last week… Fleets overpaying millions on inflated highways repair bills The plight of fleet operators and drivers paying excessive … Read More »
Mobile phone drivers wouldn’t kick the habit even after causing an accident
Even causing an accident would not lead two in five drivers who use mobile phones behind the wheel to change their behaviour, new research suggests.
Funding should be spent on road infrastructure, not autonomous cars, say drivers
Motorists are sceptical that driverless cars will be commonplace in 20 years’ time and many would rather see government funding go on road infrastructure rather than … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
All the key news in fleet from the last week… Surge pricing to ‘blow smoke screen’ over true cost of fuel Supermarkets such as Morrisons, Tesco … Read More »
Supermarkets slash fuel prices again
Sainsbury’s has triggered a fresh fuel pricing war with the announcement that it’s cutting up to 2ppl just ahead of the busy holiday season.
