Congestion Chaos As Festival Fever Hits Bank Holiday Brits

21 August 2009 at 00:01

RAC is predicting a busy bank holiday on the nation¿s roads as music fans from across the country prepare for one of the busiest festival periods of the summer. With the long range forecast promising some much-needed sunshine, seaside resorts are also bracing themselves for an increase in traffic as British motorists look to squeeze the most out of the long weekend.

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RAC Takes The Toll Out Of Motoring This Bank Holiday

18 May 2009 at 00:01

The driving people will pay the M6 Toll for thousands of motorists over the entire Bank Holiday weekend RAC is giving motorists something to smile about over the bank holiday weekend by paying for 3,000 cars to go through the M6 Toll. Recent RAC research shows that more people are planning to stay in the UK this year, so the motoring organisation is set to bring some cheer and goodwill to the weekend by paying for 1,000 lucky motorists' tolls every day throughout the Spring Bank Holiday.

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RAC Predicts Worst Ever Easter Congestion - Credit Crunch Fears Expected To Increase Domestic Travel

19 March 2008 at 00:01

RAC today predicts the worst ever Easter for traffic congestion with up to 16 million cars taking to the roads over the long weekend. The peak is expected from midday on Maundy Thursday when motorists are advised to allow 50% more time to their journeys. Economic fears leading Brits to shun foreign shores for holidays in the UK, the timing of Easter and the predicted rail chaos are key factors for the surge in car usage pinpointed by RAC.

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