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Drivers warned not to travel until ‘6pm on Friday’

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Drivers have been warned to avoid getting into their cars until after 6pm on Friday, ahead of the Bank Holiday getaway.

With millions set to hit the roads, drivers are advised to hold off on their journeys until the evening.




RAC breakdown spokesperson, Alice Simpson said: “Our research suggests this weekend could be the busiest of the year so far on the roads. In fact, we’re looking at possible leisure traffic volumes returning to levels similar to what we last saw in 2019 before the coronavirus outbreak, as drivers’ desire to make the most of the UK increases.”

She added: “While no one likes to think about their vehicle breaking down, especially on a bank holiday weekend, those vehicles that are serviced regularly and generally looked after are much less likely to let their drivers down.”

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Tomorrow is predicted to be the most congested day of the long weekend with more than four million planned journeys. Saturday, May 25, is expected to see 3.7 million trips, while Sunday and the actual bank holiday, Monday are each forecasted for 3.4 million journeys, reports Birmingham Live.

To dodge the worst of the congestion, people are being encouraged to postpone setting off until after 6pm. This advice comes alongside guidance from Swansay Motor Group, which stated: “Rules around where you can and can’t sleep in your campervan can be a little hazy, the easiest way to be sure you’re on the right side of the law is to stay on an official camp site that accommodates campervans.

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