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Enforcing yellow box junction rules fairly: the dangers facing councils and drivers

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  • Why is this road sign set to be removed from UK roads?

    Why is this road sign set to be removed from UK roads?

  • Developers of speed reporting app forced into anonymity following abuse

    Developers of speed reporting app forced into anonymity following abuse

  • Are the latest changes to driving rules causing more conflict on our roads?

    Are the latest changes to driving rules causing more conflict on our roads?

  • RAC announce partnership with EV LIVE at Blenheim Palace

    RAC announce partnership with EV LIVE at Blenheim Palace

  • March sets new records with petrol and diesel prices up 11p and 22p a litre respectively

    March sets new records with petrol and diesel prices up 11p and 22p a litre respectively

  • How have the April car tax rises impacted UK drivers?

    How have the April car tax rises impacted UK drivers?

  • US President Joe Biden orders release of oil reserves to help tackle global fuel crisis

    US President Joe Biden orders release of oil reserves to help tackle global fuel crisis

  • RAC calls on Government to update guidance on yellow box junctions to avoid councils wrongly issuing fines

    RAC calls on Government to update guidance on yellow box junctions to avoid councils wrongly issuing fines

  • Parking under a street light increases risk of car theft, says study

    Parking under a street light increases risk of car theft, says study

  • Government dismisses calls for fairer pricing at public electric car charge points

    Government dismisses calls for fairer pricing at public electric car charge points

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    Are UK petrol stations passing on Rishi Sunak's 5p fuel duty cut to drivers?

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  • Busiest Easter bank holiday in 8 years predicted with drivers planning more than 21m leisure trips

    Busiest Easter bank holiday in 8 years predicted with drivers planning more than 21m leisure trips

  • How to save fuel - the ultimate guide

    How to save fuel - the ultimate guide

  • 12 essential car maintenance checks you should definitely be doing

    12 essential car maintenance checks you should definitely be doing

  • Enforcing yellow box junction rules fairly: the dangers facing councils and drivers

    Enforcing yellow box junction rules fairly: the dangers facing councils and drivers

  • Mobile phone driving laws - what is and isn't illegal?

    Mobile phone driving laws - what is and isn't illegal?

  • 11 simple car jobs and fixes you're putting off which could land you with a big fine

    11 simple car jobs and fixes you're putting off which could land you with a big fine

  • What is the best fuel for my car? The definitive guide to different fuel types

    What is the best fuel for my car? The definitive guide to different fuel types

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  • RAC announce partnership with EV LIVE at Blenheim Palace

    RAC announce partnership with EV LIVE at Blenheim Palace

  • Government dismisses calls for fairer pricing at public electric car charge points

    Government dismisses calls for fairer pricing at public electric car charge points

  • Charge points are set to overtake fuel pumps by 2030 – but is it enough?

    Charge points are set to overtake fuel pumps by 2030 – but is it enough?

  • RAC supports Fully Charged LIVE electric vehicles event

    RAC supports Fully Charged LIVE electric vehicles event

  • Electric car market surges in demand in response to record fuel prices

    Electric car market surges in demand in response to record fuel prices

  • RAC partners with Zap-Map to help EV members get back on the road faster

    RAC partners with Zap-Map to help EV members get back on the road faster

  • RAC quick to challenge conclusions drawn from ‘unreliable EV’ poll

    RAC quick to challenge conclusions drawn from ‘unreliable EV’ poll

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  • When does a car become a classic? 10 newly classic cars and ones to watch out for

    When does a car become a classic? 10 newly classic cars and ones to watch out for

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    The top 10 cheapest cars to insure right now and why

  • The top 10 most dangerous and challenging roads in the world

    The top 10 most dangerous and challenging roads in the world

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Electric cars

  • What are the longest range electric vehicles available in 2022?

    What are the longest range electric vehicles available in 2022?

  • Best small EVs 2022

    Best small EVs 2022

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    Best hybrid cars 2022

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    Best electric SUVs 2022

  • What are the cheapest electric cars? Top 12 used and new EVs in 2022

    What are the cheapest electric cars? Top 12 used and new EVs in 2022

  • The best electric cars 2022

    The best electric cars 2022

  • The road to electric - in charts and data

    The road to electric - in charts and data

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  • Driving in Europe checklist

    Driving in Europe checklist

  • The top 10 best road trips in Europe

    The top 10 best road trips in Europe

  • International Driving Permit: how to get one and where you need it

    International Driving Permit: how to get one and where you need it

  • 10 lesser-known French road rules you’ll need to follow on your trip

    10 lesser-known French road rules you’ll need to follow on your trip

  • Driving abroad? Be prepared, take out European Breakdown Cover

    Driving abroad? Be prepared, take out European Breakdown Cover

  • The best places to stop and visit on a European road trip

    The best places to stop and visit on a European road trip

  • Don’t invalidate your car insurance: 10 things you need to know when driving in Europe

    Don’t invalidate your car insurance: 10 things you need to know when driving in Europe

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Car maintenance

  • Car dashboard symbols and meanings – warning lights guide

    Car dashboard symbols and meanings – warning lights guide

  • How to jump start a car in 10 steps (with video)

    How to jump start a car in 10 steps (with video)

  • 12 essential car maintenance checks you should definitely be doing

    12 essential car maintenance checks you should definitely be doing

  • MOT checklist and comprehensive guide

    MOT checklist and comprehensive guide

  • 20 ways to make your car last longer

    20 ways to make your car last longer

  • Car depreciation: six ways you’re wiping the value off your car…

    Car depreciation: six ways you’re wiping the value off your car…

  • The ultimate guide to car parts and what they do - with pictures

    The ultimate guide to car parts and what they do - with pictures

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Learning to drive

  • How to pass your driving test - a full guide from novice to pro

    How to pass your driving test - a full guide from novice to pro

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    How to drive a manual car - a quick and easy guide with pictures

  • How to drive an automatic car - a beginner’s guide

    How to drive an automatic car - a beginner’s guide

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    What is GAP insurance?

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    No claims discount guide – should I protect my no claims discount?

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    Car insurance claims guide: How will an accident affect my next insurance premium?

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Driving advice

  • Busiest Easter bank holiday in 8 years predicted with drivers planning more than 21m leisure trips

    Busiest Easter bank holiday in 8 years predicted with drivers planning more than 21m leisure trips

  • What is the best fuel for my car? The definitive guide to different fuel types

    What is the best fuel for my car? The definitive guide to different fuel types

  • Towing capacity: how to work it out

    Towing capacity: how to work it out

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Fuel prices

  • How to save fuel - the ultimate guide

    How to save fuel - the ultimate guide

  • UK drivers overpaid for fuel in first weeks of lockdown

    UK drivers overpaid for fuel in first weeks of lockdown

  • Supermarkets drop petrol prices to under £1 per litre for the first time in 4 years

    Supermarkets drop petrol prices to under £1 per litre for the first time in 4 years

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Buying and selling guides

  • Seven best hatchbacks and what to consider when buying a hatchback car

    Seven best hatchbacks and what to consider when buying a hatchback car

  • Best family cars and things to consider when buying a family car

    Best family cars and things to consider when buying a family car

  • How to sell a car privately – a step-by-step guide

    How to sell a car privately – a step-by-step guide

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Emissions

  • Low Emission Zones: what you need to know

    Low Emission Zones: what you need to know

  • Euro 1 to Euro 6 guide – find out your vehicle's emissions standard

    Euro 1 to Euro 6 guide – find out your vehicle's emissions standard

  • The London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ): what you need to know

    The London Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ): what you need to know

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