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The voice of UK motorists
Looking after the interests of its members as motorists has been at the heart of the AA since it was founded in 1905.
Now, in the 21st century, motorists face ever increasing challenges and pressures – whether it is how much they pay for their motoring, concern about the safety and efficiency of roads, or the impact that motoring has on the environment and how to safeguard its future. These are major worries for people from all walks of life, from the high mileage business driver, to those on low incomes or who are disabled for whom the car is a lifeline to work, the shops or the doctor.
With such a long pedigree in motoring affairs, it's no surprise that the AA is looked to by government, decision makers, politicians and numerous other groups and individuals to help guide policy and shape the motoring agenda. Since 1905 this has been a challenge the AA has willingly accepted.
In the early pioneering days when motoring was a risky pleasure the AA sought to improve conditions for a small but growing band of drivers. Today the situation's not really very different, except for the fact that there are now 33 million drivers, almost 30 million cars and 15 million AA members!
Governments come and go, but the AA is always there as the voice of reason for UK motorists.
(7 September)
Record drop in congestion reflects economic crisis
Britain's road network is wearing the scars of the economic climate on its sleeve, according to a new report by Trafficmaster and the AA. The report shows that since the subsequent economic decline when the credit crunch began two years ago, there has been a dramatic 31% reduction in road congestion across all major motorways and trunk roads.
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7 September 2009