General Motoring Help
Driving in the UK
Where can I find UK traffic information?
RAC traffic information service provides real-time incident updates with many motorway incidents having camera feeds and audio advisories.
If you have a smartphone running iOS (Apple devices) or Android you can download our RAC Mobile Traffic app. Please read more about our mobile app: RAC Traffic app.
If you have any other smartphone, you can access our traffic information through our optimised mobile website rac.mobi.
Does RAC provide a mileage claim calculator?
We do indeed - please see our mileage and fuel claim calculator and select 'Advanced options' to the left of the map.
What number do I call if I break down?
If you are an RAC Member and have broken down, please call our emergency assistance team any time of day or night on 0800 828282.
Calls may be recorded and/or monitored.
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Can I get live traffic information on my mobile?
If you have a smartphone running iOS (Apple devices) or Android you can download our RAC Traffic mobile app. Please read more about our mobile app: RAC Traffic app.
If you have any other smartphone, you can access our traffic information through our optimised mobile website rac.mobi.
Alternatively, just dial 64644 from your mobile*, or 09003 444999 from a landline* to receive up–to–the minute traffic and travel information. You will get:
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Traffic information for any road in Great Britain
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Traffic information for the local area, with the added benefit of detecting your current position from your mobile phone
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A five–day weather forecast
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More information about the service
Please note that availability of the services will depend on your network provider.
How much does it cost?
* Calls from a mobile are charged at 60p per minute at all times, charges will appear on your network provider phone bill. Alternatively you may call 09003 444999 from a landline, also charged at 60p per minute. All call charges are inclusive of vat at 17.5% (15% until January 2010).
Using a mobile phone incorrectly while driving can be dangerous and may endanger the safety of other road users. It could also be illegal.
You should not hold a phone when driving, and should exercise due care and attention, even when using hands-free equipment.
RAC recommends that you use 64644 to plan your journey before you depart, and park safely before using the 64644 service, or use a suitable hands-free device.
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