RAC calls on political parties to ‘deliver for drivers’ and other road users in their General Election manifestoes
The RAC releases six key calls to action for main political parties ahead of the General Election
The RAC releases six key calls to action for main political parties ahead of the General Election
Analysis by the RAC/Channel 4’s Dispatches ahead of tonight’s programme shows just reporting a pothole doesn’t necessarily mean it will be fixed
Drivers endure 7,904 ‘pothole breakdowns’ during the first three months of 2024 as Britain’s roads continue to crumble
Council road maintenance in England dropped by 45% in 2022/23 compared to five years ago resulting in 3,366 fewer miles receiving any kind of improvement work, according to RAC analysis of new government statistics.
RAC patrols attended the equivalent of 80 breakdowns every day last year where poor-quality roads were the cause
Nearly 6,000 drivers fell foul of potholes between July and September
Two-thirds say the condition of local roads has deteriorated - a huge jump on last year - while 35% have had to swerve quickly to avoid hitting potholes
29% reduction in miles of road resurfaced last year compared to 2017/2018; RAC publishes new report into preventative road maintenance in association with RSTA
Nearly 30,000 breakdowns caused by potholes over the last year
Damage caused to vehicles by potholes doubles from Q4 2022 - and is up 39% year-on-year
Recent weather conditions have created the 'perfect conditions' for creating potholes, the RAC warns
Road surface quality top gripe but fading road markings are a growing problem