Motorways

Is it illegal to run out of fuel on the motorway?

While it's not an offence to run out of fuel on a motorway, you could face charges if the breakdown causes an accident. We explain the rules.

How to drive safely on smart motorways

Many UK motorways use technology to monitor and manage the flow of traffic. We explain how to drive safely on a smart motorway.

National Highways in £8m boost to EV charging at motorway services

National Highways will supply giant battery packs inside shipping containers to improve EV charging at motorway services across the UK.

The 12 most common myths about motorway driving

We explain the truth behind 12 motorway myths, including when to use the hard shoulder and how smart motorway cameras work.

Platinum Jubilee weekend to bring 20 million car journeys – and jams

Research by the RAC suggests an incredible 19.5 million bank holiday leisure trips by car will be taken

Opinion: our love-hate relationship with the motorway

We look at how motorways have changed Britain, for better and worse, including the story of the original M1 between London and Birmingham.

Majority of motorists want smart motorways scrapped

The RAC Report on Motoring 2021 has found that six in ten drivers want a permanent end to all-lane-running on motorways.

‘Major’ price cut for VW ID.3 means more EVs eligible for plug-in grant

Volkswagen has reduced prices of its ID.3 electric car range to ensure more versions are eligible for the £2,500 Plug-in Car Grant

New Rugby motorway services opens with 24 EV charging points

The new service area on the M6 motorway has the most ultra-rapid electric car charging points of anywhere in the UK.

Are motorway services open in lockdown? Are they Covid-secure?

New lockdown restrictions are now in force nationally. This is how they affect motorway service stations.