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the independent body established to take on the role of protecting the interest of the motorist.
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2P FUEL DUTY FREEZE LIGHT RELIEF, BUT ONLY A DROP IN THE OCEAN
The scrapping of the planned October 2p fuel duty rise provides light relief for the struggling motorists, but it does not go far enough, according to the RAC Foundation. The Chancellor still has plans to raise over £2 billion from the motorist through changes to motoring taxes and VED announced in Budget 2008.
16 Jul 2008 Click here for more on this story
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Motoring towards 2050: Roads and Reality

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Download the new report, Motoring towards 2050: Roads and Reality

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PODCAST: Technology - no magic bullet?

While technology has an important role to play in combatting traffic congestion and improving road safety, it is no magic bullet, says Elizabeth Dainton, research development manager for the RAC Foundation. She argues more needs to be done to assess the affects of technology on driver behavior.

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Motorcycling Guidelines

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The RAC Foundation supports the IHIE Guidelines for Motorcycling, a web resource orffering practical guidance for transportation professionals on providing a safer environment for motorcycles, mopeds and scooters.

 
RAC Foundation/Trafficmaster Congestion Report Vol 2

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Download the second RAC Foundation/Trafficmaster Congestion Index, which reveals the Black Friday effect.

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Trends in Modal Shift

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Our new report, Trends in Modal Shift - an analysis of the British Social Attitudes Survey, is now available to download. 

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About Us

The RAC Foundation for Motoring is an independent charity established to promote the environmental, economic, mobility and safety issues relating to use of motor vehicles.

Our vision: Advocating innovative transport solutions for safer roads, safer drivers, greener cars, improved mobility and a fair deal for motorists.

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Registered UK Charity Number: 10888670

 

RAC Foundation Survey
Would you like to see a simple warning system on the outside packaging of medicines, such as a red triangle or traffic light, to warn clearly of the risks of driving while taking that medicine?
 
 
  
Would you rather save money or save the planet?