RAC Report on Motoring 2016

6.0 RAC calls to action

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Drink-driving: Despite there being no reduction in the numbers of motorists who admit to drinking and driving, it has dropped down the overall ranking of motorists’ concerns over the last 12 months. The RAC calls on the Government and other road safety champions to remind motorists of the dangers of drink-driving. A majority of motorists would like to see the drink-drive limit at 50mg/100ml or less across the whole of the UK and we urge the UK Government to draw on evidence from Scotland to review the merits of following the Scottish example and, if appropriate, reduce the limit in England and Wales from 80mg/100ml to 50mg/100 ml.

Speed limits: The rise in the numbers of motorists admitting to breaking the 50 & 60mph limits on country roads is a worrying trend, particularly as these roads are some of our least safe. The RAC calls upon the Government to extend the THINK! campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of inappropriate speeds on country roads and upon other road safety advocates to also seek ways to influence driver behaviour on this issue. Enforcement: With compliance on some traffic laws such as speed limits and on the use of handheld mobile phones seemingly getting worse, the RAC calls for an end to cuts in roads policing and urges police and crime commissioners and chief constables to give greater priority to enforcement of road traffic laws.

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