A new survey from the AA suggested that a few motoring issues may play a big role in the way people vote in the upcoming General Election. According to AA members, on the list of their top three concerns is the costs running and owning a car.
Out of the nearly 15,000 that were surveyed, 53% stated that motoring costs are first on their list of concerns, with another 41% stating they were concerned about how much it would cost to drive. Although parking, taxes, and parking prices were their highest concerns, 51% were also worried about illegal drivers followed by drivers that are under the influence of a substance.
Other issues that were commented on heavily by those surveyed were traffic congestion at 25% and road conditions at 30%. However, there were a few issues that stood out according to area and age groups such as the fact that those over 65 were more concerned about illegal drivers than those in the age group of 18-24.
Those in the North East are more concerned about the high costs of motoring even though they have some of the lowest fuel prices in the UK over those in Northern Ireland who have some of the highest fuel prices to face.
In terms of election manifestos, AA members reported that they believe road safety education and free school busing should be part of the school curriculum although they are not too sure of removing traffic lights or creating left turns on red.
