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TfL Data Shows Rising Road Casualty Rates in London

Insurers and brokers already know that London based policyholders generally face higher risks than those outside the capital. The sheer volume of vehicles and jammed roads, plus stressed people trying to make a living and […]

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RAC Comment on London Low Traffic Zones: Are They Safe?

The sudden blocking of roads in London during lockdown has caused financial hardship for small business owners, delays for delivery drivers and extra fuel costs for those unable to cycle home with three days worth […]

Motor Insurance

GEM Alert on Obscured Road Signs & How To Report Them

Breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to report any road signs hidden by trees or bushes. Hidden road signs are at best a nuisance for drivers, and at worst can […]

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More UK Drivers Claiming for Pothole Damage to Their Cars

The UK’s perennial pothole problem shows no sign of ending any time soon, according to the latest breakdown data analysed by the RAC. While, as is customary, the total number of pothole-related breakdowns, such as […]

Motor Insurance

Local Roads Inquiry Needed, Says RAC, as Shropshire Village is `Cut Off’

The Transport Committee has announced a new inquiry into the funding and governance of local roads in England. RAC chief engineer David Bizley said: “This inquiry will be welcomed by drivers who have to endure […]

Motor Insurance

RAC Say Pothole Breakdowns at Highest Level Since 2006

The proportion of RAC breakdowns caused by potholes in the first quarter of 2018 was the third highest recorded since 2006 when tracking of such faults started. An analysis of RAC breakdown data has revealed […]

Motor Insurance

Councils Skimping on Road Repairs to Fund Their Pet Projects Instead

Every driver knows the state of UK roads is dismal. Despite a relatively mild winter in 2018, the number – and depth – of potholes is increasing. The excuses from councils that they are too […]