The Latest Breaking News from RAC

Major change to parking fine rules and cost after crackdown

Private firms who breach the new code could also be banned from collecting fines in future

Liverpool Echo · Feb 7, 2022

Private parking fines to be capped at £50 in England and Wales excluding London

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has launched a new Parking Code of Practice, which includes the 50% cut.

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2022

Drivers warned 'storm clouds are gathering' with petrol and diesel prices to rise

Simon Williams, RAC fuel spokesperson, said oil is being traded at the highest price for seven years and wholesale fuel costs are once again increasing

Daily Mirror · Feb 6, 2022

Breakdown assistance firm becomes UK’s first to use all-electric patrol van

The van, which has a range of 245 miles, will be deployed in urban and rural locations to assess its efficiency as a patrol vehicle

Wales Online · Jan 24, 2022

Highway Code warning over £200 fines and 6 points in new crackdown on drivers

It is already illegal to text or make a phone call while driving - but the government is introducing new rules to close grey areas when it comes to music streaming and taking photos

Daily Mirror · Jan 22, 2022

Grammy winner says new resale market is a lifeline amid 'broken' music industry

Founded by two Coinbase veterans, Zora is helping creators and musicians reach their most ardent fans.

Fortune · Sep 27, 2020

How drivers can get £1k fine for breaking Highway Code rules to let emergency vehicles pass

It is the conundrum we're faced with sometimes - do you risk driving into a bus lane, running a red light or stopping on a box junction?

Chronicle Live · Nov 16, 2018