RAC Report on Motoring 2016

RAC Report on Motoring 2016

6.0 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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