Report from Mayor of London highlights possible future transport policies - RAC reaction
Following the publication of a new report from the office of the Mayor of London, RAC head of roads policy Nicholas Lyes said:
AA president calls for more accessible charge points for electric vehicles
Electric vehicle charging posts need to be more accessible for the one in five people with disabilities, according to the AA president, addressing the EV infrastructure summit today.
Government Continues to Ignore Rip Off Pump Prices
Shockingly 18m Drivers on the road this Christmas will be fleeced by shy on £2bn, the wholesale falls in petrol and diesel they have failed to pass onto UK's 37m drivers.
Tyre fly tipping increased by a quarter in last year
The number of incidents of tyres being fly tipped has risen by a quarter in the last year, according to analysis of new government data by Kwik Fit. 1 This increase occurred despite to a fall of 21% in the total number of miles driven during the pandemic and fewer replacement tyres being fitted. 2
NFDA comments on ‘extremely disappointing’ plug-in grant cut
“It is extremely disappointing that the Government has chosen to reduce the availability of the plug-in grant as this move can derail the progress our sector has made in decarbonising transport, sends the wrong message to the consumers and will adversely impact less affluent motorists that are seeking a transition to a greener method of transport
Public urged to wear hand-protection at the fuel pump as a first line of defence against Omicron
Van and company car drivers are being urged to wear forecourt hand-protection at the fuel pump as a first line of defence against new variants of Covid-19, including Omicron. The advice comes from GripHero, which has been recognised at the highest level for its role in protecting the public against Covid-19.
Speeding fines down, but careless driving up during lockdowns – AA
Statistics released by the Home Office today show that the various lockdowns across England and Wales in 2020-21 saw speeding offences reduce by 12.9% when compared to 2019-20*. Shockingly, careless driving fines increased by a fifth (19.6%).
Speeding fines down, but careless driving up during lockdowns – AA
Statistics released by the Home Office today show that the various lockdowns across England and Wales in 2020-21 saw speeding offences reduce by 12.9% when compared to 2019-20*. Shockingly, careless driving fines increased by a fifth (19.6%).
Significant CO2 savings possible: latest-generation diesel engines approved for fuels made from residual and recycled materials
Volkswagen plans to reduce the carbon footprint of its fleet in Europe by 40 percent by the year 2030. The company is therefore increasingly focusing on fully and partially electric vehicles. As a further alternative, Volkswagen is now officially approving models with the latest- generation 4-cylinder diesel engines for use with paraffinic fuels.
VED evasion statistics 2021 – AA comments
“High inflation, particularly with pump prices that refuse to drop despite big falls in the wholesale cost, always pressure many low-income drivers to run the gauntlet and not pay their tax. It is foolish for them to chance their arms because the penalties are severe, even potentially having the car crushed.”
Petrol and diesel price cut must come this week after further drop in wholesale costs
RAC Fuel Watch data shows the price of oil fell by $10 a barrel to $73.18 on Friday on top of already lower wholesale prices meaning petrol is now around 12p a litre too expensive while diesel is 10p too high.
More than half of older drivers support testing of older drivers every 5 years
Research commissioned by the UK's leading independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that older motorists are more willing to prove how safe they actually are on the roads than perhaps first thought.
RAC calls on biggest retailers to cut price of petrol as wholesale costs dip
Following a dramatic dip in the wholesale price of petrol in the last few days the RAC is calling on fuel retailers to play fair with drivers and cut prices at the pumps.
RoSPA welcomes the ban on using handheld mobile phones for any purpose whilst driving.
RoSPA welcomes the announcement by the Government on the ban on using handheld mobile phones for any purpose whilst driving.
Petrol hits £1.50, two weeks earlier than predicted
Pump prices are still rising, hitting £1,50 per litre 2 weeks earlier than we predicted and despite recent stable wholesale costs. Yet the nation's overall average published figures are misleadingly distorted due to lower fill up costs at the big 4 supermarket suppliers, who continue to be always 4-6p per litre cheaper.
Electric Vehicle drivers in England welcome COP26 agreement on more rapid global transport decarbonisation
EVA England welcomes the COP26 declaration on zero emission cars and vans which has been launched today on Transport Day at COP26 (10 November 2021).
UN Decade of Action on road safety: Businesses to play their part in global plan to cut road risk
The United Nations launches its Decade of Action on Road Safety 2021-2030, with the target of preventing at least 50% of the current level of road traffic deaths and injuries by 2030. Businesses have a major part to play in achieving this target, says Driving for Better Business, a free to access government-backed National Highways programme.
UK factory output growth slowing, Inflation rising & economy in retreat.
Howard Cox Founder of FairFuelUK Says: "We predicted a month ago that pump prices would hit £1.50 per litre before the end of 2021. Now its likely to happen as early as December. The impact on low-income families, small businesses, hauliers and the supply chain is crippling and getting worse."
Diesel hits new record high at 147.94p a litre on Halloween
RAC Fuel Watch data shows* the average price of diesel across the UK hit a 'scary' new record high of 147.94p a litre on Sunday 31 October, just surpassing the previous high of 147.93p set on 12 April 2012.
Increase number of emergency refuges on smart motorways
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) welcomes calls by the House of Commons Transport Select Committee to increase the numbers of emergency refuges on all-lane-running smart motorways.
With the highest prices at the pumps ever recorded, the Chancellor in the last 12 months has benefitted to the tune of an extra £1bn in VAT from the World's highest taxed drivers filling up.
Pump prices have increased by 28p in the last 12 months giving an extra 4.66p per litre to the Exchequer. With 40bn litres of petrol and diesel sold each year that means an extra £1.86bn of VAT based on current pump prices. But by extrapolation the gradual increase in pump prices, and because businesses can reclaim VAT costs, we have calculated the
Caura predicts ULEZ expansion could see £864 million worth of fines in first six months
As the London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) expansion comes into effect today incorporating areas up to the North and South Circular Roads in London, Caura, the free vehicle management app has predicted that £864 million worth of fines will be issued in the first six months of the expansion’s operation.
NMDA comments on Government's Net Zero Strategy
“Government gave clear support in their decarbonisation strategy where they considered Electric-Power Two Wheelers as a viable, green solution in urban areas for last mile delivery”, said Paddy O’Connell, Head of the National Motorcycle Dealers Association (NMDA) which represents PTW dealers in the UK, commenting on the Government’s publication of
Electric Vehicle Approved accreditation scheme reopens
Following two extremely successful years and over 200 accredited dealers, NFDA’s Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) scheme has reopened.
Statement regarding fuel deliveries and the impact on drivers
Commenting on the current situation regarding fuel deliveries in the UK, RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: