Motor Insurance

Great Re-Opening Sparks Return of Road Traffic

New Department for Transport figures show that car use hit a six-month high on Monday as non-essential shops, pubs and hairdressers resumed trading. Monday’s car traffic reached 86% of normal pre-lockdown volumes, the first time […]

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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 […]

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NFU Mutual Extends RAC Breakdown Cover Over Bank Holiday Weekend

Car insurer NFU Mutual has extended its complimentary RAC cover a further three months ahead of a bumper Bank Holiday weekend expected to bring gridlocked roads around the UK. Latest figures from NFU Mutual and […]

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Staycation August Means 45 Million Road Trips Across The UK, Says RAC

Drivers are planning on making an estimated 45m daytrips in August, according to a survey conducted by RAC Breakdown,with more than a quarter (28%) saying they will be taking more outings than last year – […]

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Is The UK Lockdown Ending On The Fly? Road Traffic Increases This Week

Traffic levels on UK roads have reached their highest level since the coronavirus lockdown was introduced, new figures have revealed. Government data shows the number of vehicles being driven on Monday was 56% lower than […]

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RAC Study Predicts Christmas Traffic Chaos as 25 Million Drivers Plan Trips

An estimated 31.2m separate leisure journeys will be taken before Christmas Eve, the highest number since drivers were first asked about their festive travel plans in 2013, a study by the RAC and INRIX has found. This […]