Driven to despair: Concern about the dire state of the nation’s local roads reaches record levels
Highest ever proportion of drivers also say local roads they use regularly are in a worse condition than 12 months earlier
Highest ever proportion of drivers also say local roads they use regularly are in a worse condition than 12 months earlier
The RAC urges the Government to confirm funding plans for local roads
Whitehall's spending watchdog examines whether funding for local roads provides value for money
From potholes to paying for parking, from reducing car insurance premiums to making fuel prices fairer, the RAC believes the incoming government has much to address
The RAC comments on motoring pledges within the Labour election manifesto
The RAC comments on motoring pledges within the Conservative election manifesto
The RAC releases six key calls to action for main political parties ahead of the General Election
The RAC comments on motoring pledges within the Lib Dems' 2024 election manifesto
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
A map showing where potholes and other road defects are, based on computer vision technology from Metricell
The RAC reacts to this morning's funding announcement
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