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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.

(June 2010)
North review on drink & drug driving law


Commenting on the North Review of the Drink and Drug Driving Laws, Edmund King, AA President, said: "The Automobile Association has long been highlighting the hidden problems of drugs and driving so we are delighted that these issues are being addressed.

"We are pleased that Sir Peter has followed our verbal and written recommendations on many of these issues and made use of our AA/Populus panel results to ascertain the views of the motoring public.

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16 June 2010