RAC Press & Policy team

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[Port of Dover Travel @PoD_travelnews]

This Christmas, travel to the #PortofDover via main routes only. This avoids causing traffic delays for you and our local residents. See here for more information: https://t.co/ELDeKAgHQm

[Met Office @metoffice]

#StormDarragh is approaching the UK as we head into the weekend bringing with it very strong winds, particularly in the west, with gusts of potentially up to 90mph⚠🌬

[Avon and Somerset Police @ASPolice]

Red & amber weather warnings have been issued by @metoffice in our area for extremely strong winds tomorrow.

➡️ Only travel if essential
➡️ Disruption is expected
➡️ Stay away from the coastline
➡️ Secure outdoor items if possible

#StormDarragh

https://t.co/BBaUVaZ9z0

[RAC Press & Policy team @RACPress]

A huge congratulations to James for this very well deserved award. An excellent piece of journalism, busting plenty of EV myths for a national title’s readers @jamesfoxall

[The GoMW @gomw_uk]

A second award for James Foxall, named RAC EV Writer of the Year for an extremely comprehensive, detailed and balanced article weighing up all considerations of an electric vehicle buyer. #GOMW24

[RAC Press & Policy team @RACPress]

Best of luck to our finalists for this year's @gomw_uk EV Journalist of the Year

@A1GOY, Dino Buratti of @WhichUK and @jamesfoxall are all in the running, with the winner announced this evening at the RAC Pall Mall @RoyalAutomobile

[RAC Press & Policy team @RACPress]

The RAC reacts to positive new data from the Road Emulsion Association (REA) @highways_news #potholes https://t.co/2lEVryB00K

[RAC Press & Policy team @RACPress]

Christmas at the pumps set to be cheapest since the pandemic, #RACFuelWatch figures show https://t.co/A5gcJtmVPD

[Transport + Energy @Transprt_Energy]

Reforms are needed to bring down the cost of public charging down and ensure EVs are an attractive option for drivers who can’t charge at home, new data from RAC Charge Watch has shown.

https://t.co/X0tEz2Y0qA

@RACPress

[RAC Press & Policy team @RACPress]

EV rapid charging prices aren't falling as the networks which build and operate the devices have faced huge increases in some prices they pay for electricity supply: https://t.co/vvXZqPgswT

[THINK! Road Safety @THINKgovuk]

If you drink even a little before driving, you risk a lot – your licence, your freedom, even your job. Keep yourself and others safe on the roads this festive season by avoiding alcohol if you’re getting behind the wheel. Don’t take the chance.

#DrinkALittleRiskALot

[THINK! Road Safety @THINKgovuk]

Today THINK! launches a new campaign highlighting the risks of drinking even a little before driving, and encouraging drivers to go alcohol-free if they're getting behind the wheel this festive season.

Find out how to support here: https://t.co/yL2uS5U8RK
#DrinkALittleRiskALot

[RAC Press & Policy team @RACPress]

Council pothole compensation claims double in a year, RAC data analysis shows https://t.co/NY67OMNq03

[RAC Press & Policy team @RACPress]

We're pleased to be supporting @THINKgovuk @transportgovuk on this important new campaign:

THINK! partners with Heineken to promote drink driving awareness campaign ahead of Christmas https://t.co/n9kirqbszc

[RAC Press & Policy team @RACPress]

With darker evenings here, it's clear from this that drivers are just as frustrated as ever by glare from headlights. Fortunately, work by @NewsfromTRL that we are supporting should help get to the bottom of the issue - and map out a way forward @HayteratLords @CollegeOptomUK

[BBC Hampshire & Isle of Wight @BBCSouthNews]

Study to shed light on impact of headlight glare https://t.co/IoX7Esi3cN

[RAC Press & Policy team @RACPress]

Petrol prices remain at three-year low as Reeves refused tax increase https://t.co/tW6mHyEe51 via @ThisIsMoney

[Automotive Management @AMchatter]

Cost-of-living crisis drives one in five to skip MOT and repairs, RAC finds https://t.co/8VhAFSWIi7 #motortrade #automotive #dealers

[RAC Press & Policy team @RACPress]

Fuel duty freeze will continue into 2025 and 5p cut will stay https://t.co/rTBDjFtHps via @ThisIsMoney

[RAC Press & Policy team @RACPress]

Omoda becomes first Chinese brand to provide RAC roadside assistance https://t.co/eq5o4gNida

[RAC Press & Policy team @RACPress]

Don’t book expensive driving tests through reseller sites, warns RAC https://t.co/Gu2YGO9Jzg

[RAC Press & Policy team @RACPress]

Headlight glare on UK roads to be measured in government-backed project https://t.co/Q6FNVAYtEz via @AutoExpress