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RAC calls to action
Cost of motoring
Fuel:
While the cost of fuel has
become less of a concern for
motorists, the UK referendum vote to
leave the EU has, and will continue to
impact upon the value of the pound.
With economic uncertainty remaining
over the timing of withdrawal, the RAC
urges the Government not to increase
duty either before or after the
mechanisms for formal withdrawal
are enacted. This will cushion the
impact of volatility in the pound-dollar
exchange rate over this period.
Insurance:
With the cost of insuring
a car now a greater concern for
motorists than the cost of fuel, the
RAC seeks assurances from the
Treasury that Insurance Premium
Tax (IPT) will not be increased any
further, following two recent rises.
We also call upon the Government
to bring forward its plans to clamp
down on bogus whiplash claims to
help protect motorists from further
premium increases.
Road safety
Handheld mobile phones:
Use of
handheld mobile phones remains
the biggest road safety concern
among motorists, and while the
Government is progressing the
introduction of stiffer penalties,
we call on all stakeholders to step
up efforts to shift cultural attitudes,
so as to make the use of handheld
mobile phones as socially
unacceptable as drink-driving.
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