Roads ‘opening up’ after government announcement
The AA has reported a 40 per cent increase in call-outs since the government eased lockdown measures.
President Edmund King described the weekend’s announcement as a “turning point” and said already there had been tangible signs of roads opening up.
Speaking to the Express newspaper, King said: “Even though people are still seeking more clarity on lockdown rules it does seem that the roads have opened up from this morning. The AA has already seen about 40% more breakdowns this morning although there is always an increase after a bank holiday weekend.
“The combination of Dominic Raab saying you can drive as far as you want to go and walk in a park, petrol dropping under £1 per litre in some garages, removing the ‘Stay Home’ slogan, and the prime minister advising people to avoid public transport, will mean a turning point in terms of more drivers taking to the roads.”
