The Government is today pledging to review the offence of driving with a handheld mobile device. The news comes as a response to the Transport Select Committee’s 'Report on Road Safety: Driving while using a mobile phone', which was published in August.
RAC road safety spokesperson Simon Williams said: “We welcome the Government’s decision to review the offence with a view to closing the exist
The RAC's head of roads policy reacts to the news that the Treasury is to look at a longer-term funding settlement to help councils fix roads under their control
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes reacts to the news the Government is to conduct a review into smart motorways in England
The RAC's head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes sets out the RAC's position on smart motorways
The RAC's head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes responds to news the Government is consulting on introducing green number plates for electric vehicles, which could see them enjoy certain perks in the UK's towns and cities
The RAC is urging fuel retailers big and small to reflect the drop in the wholesale price of unleaded with a significant cut at the pumps
Research for the latest Report on Motoring also reveals UK drivers' habits when it comes to illegal mobile phone use, as well as drink- and drug-driving
Responding to the Transport Committee launching a national conversation on road pricing, RAC head of policy Nicholas Lyes said:
“There is no question that the existing fuel duty system is on borrowed time as we move towards electric and other zero emission forms of car travel. It’s therefore clear that business as usual isn’t an option moving forward.
“We know through research that drivers
The RAC's Ben Aldous is taking part in this week's WLTP Challenge, aiming for maximum mpg from his fully-loaded patrol van
Seven-in-10 drivers want to see councils tackle motorists who leave their engines running when parked
The RAC's head of roads policy comments on new figures published by the Department for Transport on the condition of roads in England
The RAC's head of roads policy comments on reports that indicate the Transport Secretary may review speed limits on motorways
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