UK roads pale in comparison to European counterparts, according to drivers
New research shows the severity of potholes are worst on local roads in the UK
New research shows the severity of potholes are worst on local roads in the UK
Whitehall's spending watchdog examines whether funding for local roads provides value for money
30mph signs, used to control speeds in villages and street-lit areas, are the most commonly obscured according to new analysis from the RAC.
The RAC responds to the Government's annual road casualty statistics.
RAC responds to the Welsh Government's reversion of its 20mph speed limit on certain local roads
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.
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
The RAC reacts to the policy announcements made today
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
The RAC reacts to new data released today
The RAC's head of roads policy reacts to the announcement today
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 head of roads policy reacts to the findings of a new report from the Transport Committee on potholes and the funding of local roads
The RAC welcomes the Chancellor's announcement of £30bn for road investment and maintenance and a freeze on fuel duty and no rise on insurance premium tax
The RAC welcomes report that a £30 billion investment package to enhance the country’s transport network will be announced by the Chancellor in Monday’s Budget.
The latest findings from the RAC show that drivers continue to suffer from the blight of poor quality roads
The Transport Committee has announced a a new inquiry into the funding and governance of local roads in England. Local roads comprise over 97% of total road network length and carry two-thirds of motor traffic and almost all cyclist movements.
The second three months of 2018 led to RAC patrols dealing with more pothole-related breakdowns than in any other second quarter since 2015.
The RAC's Nicholas Lyes responds to the Spring Statement, delivered by the Chancellor today (Tuesday)
To mark National Pothole Day the RAC publishes an online ‘Guide to the Great British Pothole and Other Road Surface Defects'