RAC

RAC warns of a long ‘Bad’ Friday on the roads this Easter

The RAC Breakdown Cover team is warning anyone planning to getaway this Easter to expect a long ‘Bad’ Friday on the roads as over five million motorists take to their cars for some well-earned time away.

RAC Traffic Watch data shows a total of 16.8m car journeys will be made over the Easter weekend as people make the most of the long weekend visiting family and friends or enjoying a...

On-the-spot fines for motorway middle-lane hoggers and tailgaters

The government has announced that the police will be given new powers to issue fixed penalty notices for careless driving from July.

The changes will also aim to address drivers' 'pet hates' by enabling police the flexibility to hand out on-the-spot fines for "careless" driving offences such as tailgating or middle-lane hogging.

The government says the powers wil help free up...