7 November 2023
“Government plans to improve everyday journeys requires a greater focus on dealing with the number one issue raised by 96% of AA members - potholes and road condition.”
Commenting on the King’s Speech*, Edmund King, AA president, said; “Government plans to improve everyday journeys requires a greater focus on dealing with the number one issue raised by 96% of AA members - potholes and road condition.
“Road travellers also need clearer signage and guidance that is uniform across the country for policies such as 20 mph speed limits and clean air restrictions. Road users should not fear that measures introduced for the common good become a trap for generating fines.
“The plans to introduce self-driving vehicles provide the opportunity for more efficient travel, but safety must be paramount when rolled out onto UK roads. Vehicle technology to improve road safety can be designed into cars more quickly, reducing the likelihood of crashes, the workload of the emergency services, and avoidable casualties.”
* The_King_s_Speech_background_briefing_notes.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk)