All news on the topic: The AA

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Drivers urged to use 20-second trick to avoid 'extreme risk' during winter
An expert has issued a warning to motorists driving in icy conditions during the colder months to help them stay safe and it involves following a 20-second rule
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UK traffic latest as millions warned of chaos on M25, delays at Dover and trains
The AA estimated that 16.4 million car journeys will take place on Saturday and warned of 'lengthy jams' as travel chaos builds on the M25 and at the Port of Dover
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Number of people killed and injured in road crashes in UK hits record high
There were 1,757 vehicles involved in crashes in 2022 in which police blamed a drug-impaired driver, figures show. Officers are now catching almost 400 offenders a week
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Christmas getaway to start early as AA reveals when roads will be busiest
The AA predicts more than 16m car journeys on the Friday and Saturday before Christmas, but the outlook looks slightly better for those travelling by train
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Drivers warned to avoid puddles after record number of pothole breakdowns
The AA issued the guidance as it revealed that it had received 52,541 callouts in October for vehicles damaged by road defects like potholes
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Top 10 UK areas with highest driving theory test pass rates are all in Scotland
Aspiring motorists in Aviemore, Gairloch, and Symbister are the most likely to be successful in the qualification - while Hornsea in Yorkshire has the country's lowest pass rate
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Drivers handed ULEZ tickets might get away without fines – but not for long
Transport for London (TfL) has revealed that drivers who breach the rules of London's newly expanded ultra low emission zone (ULEZ) may initially receive warnings instead of fines
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Speed camera myths busted as AA sets the record straight on 'dangerous' tactics
Motorists have been warned over "dangerous" tactics to try and avoid being caught by speed cameras as the AA debunks myths about strategies on how to catch them out
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'I spent day with AA and we're all making simple mistake that could cost lives'
Responding to emergency breakdowns can be stressful and dangerous, as Mirror writer Nia Dalton discovered on shift with The AA. But there are lots of ways drivers can stay safe and prevent accidents...
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Mum tells how 'creepy' thief struck in warning over keyless cars
Sarah Baxter told how she was disturbed to find the thief had been busy stealing her Mercedes while she was awake with her newborn just feet away
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Britain's roads are a mess - and could cost £14bn to fix, says 'Mr Pothole'
Mark Morrell put the repairs backlog at £14billion, up from 3.75bn in 2000, and believes the issues are down to a long-term lack of investment in resurfacing
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New Highway Code fuel rule that means motorists could face a £100 fine
Changes are being implemented to the Highway Code this month with new driving laws impacting electric car parking fines, introducing more clean air zones, and a seeing handful ofchanges
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Travellers expected to hit roads in droves this weekend as Easter getaway begins
A wet, gloomy Met Office forecast for the week ahead could deter some from travelling, and families flying abroad could face axed flights due to strikes at airports in Britain and in Europe
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Drivers warned running out of fuel could result in £100 fine and points
Rule 97 of The Highway Code states: "Before setting off. You must ensure – that you have sufficient fuel for your journey, especially if it includes motorway driving."
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Cheapest places to get petrol and diesel as prices fall to lowest since February
The AA said it was seeing a "pump price superstore turf war" in areas where there were multiple different supermarkets in close proximity