Edmund King OBE
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Into motoring, politics and media. Finalist with Deirdre King in Wolfson Economics Prize for Road Miles. PRWeek Hall of Fame.
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Media seems surprised
@TheAA_UK
suggesting drivers walk or cycle short journeys. Being saying this for years. Save money, keep fit, better for environment. What's not to like?
@theJeremyVine
@willnorman
@carltonreid
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We need to continue to invest in active travel. Encouraging walking, cycling, micro mobility is good for all road users says the AA.
@Sustrans
@BikeabilityUK
@Brakecharity
@WeAreCyclingUK
@BritishCycling
@BromptonBicycle
@carltonreid
@ETSC_EU
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I will be on BBC News tomorrow at 7.20am talking about how all road users need to live in harmony on the roads. Often drivers are cyclists and cyclists are drivers.
#thinkbikes
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Driving lessons going well in England but still not allowed in Scotland where many young people need to drive to get and keep a job.
@NicolaSturgeon
@theSNP
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@ListerLawrence
If any of my people thought they can't plan a couple of pit stops to charge their cars I'd question their business ability. It's really not that difficult.
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I drive EVs all over the place. 1200 miles around Scotland. Lands End to John O'Groats and much in between. Have never run out of charge but agree some chargers difficult, unreliable and slow but also great improvements out there. Charging costs quoted seemed OTT.
#BBCPanorama
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@bookllyfr
@TheAA_UK
@DVSAgovuk
Thank you for flagging this. I will personally ensure that AA Driving School fully investigates.
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Just got recognised by a 'crazy Irishman' (his words) at Blackfriars Station surprised I was taking the train. Told him the sensible person never drives onto London.
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Words are important. We support this guidance. We should aim for Zero Road Deaths - crashes shouldn’t be described as accidents; vehicles don’t generally cause crashes but drivers do. Let’s work together. Actions are stronger than words but words are important.
#Crashnotaccident
New media guidelines on reporting on road collisions issued at midnight tonight, UK time. News story will be on
#CrashNotAccident
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Minister indicates private e-scooters could be legalised for use on roads
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Electric car breakdowns from running out of power at record low, says AA
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Tragic that deaths of people cycling up 40% last year despite fall in traffic. More needs to be done.
#thinkbikes
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@theJeremyVine
@BBCRadio2
@NigelHaversUK
@laura_laker
The reality is that we are often the same person. Am I a cyclist, driver, pedestrian, or public transport user? Reality is all of the above. Need to live in harmony.
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All modes of transport vital to UK economy, environment and society so cuts across the board will have a detrimental effect.
Slashing expenditure on active travel is harsh. Teaching safer cycling in Bikeability is an essential life skill for millions.
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Note to ‘smart motorway’ trolls &
@Twitter
- Feel free to abuse my campaigns for safer roads but please consider your hurtful, pedantic, cruel and vile tweets towards those that have lost loved ones. Think about it. Grieving families. Suicidal thoughts and your anon trash. Stop.
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Shame that £300k in TV Ad fees wasted in safety campaign that was withdrawn. We need effective and well researched campaigns to enhance safety for all road users.
@carltonreid
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Drivers avoiding prosecution due to lack of traffic police. Need more cops in cars, say AA.
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Eyesight And Driving | AA . Some timely advice for everyone in lockdown
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I just paid by credit card to inflate the tyres on my EV. If somebody deflates my tyres then they are stealing my property that I have paid for and I have the receipt.
@RHarrabin
@theJeremyVine
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Been a busy day and I almost forgot I had a letter in
@thetimes
alongside other luminaries such as
@Chris_Boardman
@WeAreCyclingUK
@BritishCycling
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Love the Rolls Royce Phantom. Love
@Skepta
. Love ‘It ain’t safe’. It is safer to belt up in the back.
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Most important message on
@BBCPanorama
is we need leadership from top of Government to commit to zero road deaths. We need 5 star drivers, 5 star vehicles, 5 star roads and 5 star enforcement. Five deaths per day is a national scandal and totally unacceptable.
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Great couple of
@TheAA_Patrol
save the day and get into
@MichaelVaughan
locked car to retrieve his secret papers. Well done guys.
@TheAA_UK
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Did about 420 miles today up to
@Rovers
to see
@NorwichCityFC
get a point in the
@PolestarCars
2. Very comfortable ride. Left on almost 100% charge, put in about 20% charge and got back on fumes. So probably got about 350 mile range which isn't too shabby. Who said
#EVs
are no
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Scrap smart motorways and bring back hard shoulders immediately, AA chief tells Rishi Sunak
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Norwich GRIDSERVE opened today and charged my car very very quickly.
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Intetesting it says ‘even’ the AA supports bike lanes...we have for ages. Bike lanes save lives of drivers as well as cyclists, study finds
@carltonreid
@WeAreCyclingUK
@Chris_Boardman
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BBC News - Coronavirus: Will traffic in London double as lockdown eases? AA says we need ‘park and pedal’ facilities.
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Anyone who visited
@TheAA_UK
HQ Basingstoke will remember our inspirational & wonderful receptionist Doreen.She knew everyone's name. Loads of visitors said love the lady on reception. Sadly she died this week. She was true face of the AA and will be sorely missed by all. RIP
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The
@TheAA_UK
@TheAA_Patrol
team at Oldbury show their appreciation for NHS.
@Ldn_Ambulance
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Stories circulating of Teslas abandoned in US in the cold. Interesting but AA attends many 'ICE' vehicles that don't work in the cold.
@TheAA_UK
hasn't noticed an increase in EVs out of charge.
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Top Gear is no more. I was interviewed by
@JeremyClarkson
on
@BBC_TopGear
35 yrs ago in 1988. Not sure who had the bigger hair?
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Again this photo from M25 today shows another disadvantage of so called ‘smart motorways’. Due to no hard shoulder it took far longer emergency vehicles to get through
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Fascinating visit to
@BromptonBicycle
factory to see brilliant production of iconic British bikes. Amazed at how light the titanium model is and rode the great Electric Brompton. This one could almost be an AA bike....
@Will_Brompton
#thinkbikes
#parkandpedal
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Post lockdown transport in urban areas will need more walking, cycling, e-scooters, motorbikes & scooters, park & cycle at edge of cities, use of river, broadband to encourage more home working.
@grantshapps
@Chris_Boardman
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Thousands of drivers 'brazenly' ignoring bans - with one caught 20 times while disqualified. AA President calls for more 'cops in cars'.
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Thankfully
@TheAA_Patrol
SURVIVE training meant customer and patrol were safe but strengthens the case for Red beacons.
@SDMO_UK
@SamCockerill2
#slowdownandmoveover
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@AllisonAuthor
In the economist’s office of the British Road Federation where I had an interview. She was the economist and I vowed I would marry her. I got the job and some years later married her and lived happily ever after. The end.
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We need more charging bays this size to help those with mobility needs.
Well done to
@GRIDSERVE_HQ
Norwich for delivering what we asked for.
@Motability
#powertoelectricdrivers
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Do you know the 'Dutch reach'? AA Driving School and BSM introduce it in driver training.
@BritishCycling
@carltonreid
@cyclingweekly
@WeAreCyclingUK
@cycleoptic
@cyclisethecity
@theJeremyVine
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"The finale
@newspressC
#NewspressAwards2020
– Lifetime Achievement. This award recognises those in either automotive PR, or motoring journalism, who command genuine respect from peers. This year’s winner should need no introduction." Crikey. I only seem to have won it. Honoured
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@ListerLawrence
It is advisable to stop every 2.30 hours to take a break for safety reasons alone. By the time you have taken a walk, got a coffee etc the car will have charged from 20% to 80%. It really isn't hard.
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6 pts for texts. This is radical. One text and you're out for new drivers. If we are to change attitudes of drivers it has to be that harsh
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Might post-lockdown public transport restrictions lead to a renaissance of more motorbike and scooter journeys?
#proudtokeepBritainmoving
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Of course there will still be congestion if other measures aren’t taken.
But to say ‘car ownership is wasteful because cars are parked for 98% of their lifetime’ misses the point. Your home bathroom isn’t used most of the time but is still useful.
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Time get out on the bike in my ‘I pay road tax’ jersey from
@carltonreid
and
@TheAA_UK
helmet.
#thinkbikes
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Yesterday took the
@TheAA_UK
Motoring Manifesto to Downing Street. Covers more EV incentives, graduated licence, scrap smart motorways and ring fenced funds and permanent pothole repairs. Plus fuel price transparency and cuts to insurance premium tax.
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Sitting next to 19 yr olds on the train like and the “like” count is up to every fifth word like.
It is like driving me crazy like.
#killlike
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Relax. For the record there is plenty of petrol & diesel. Some delivery problems in a few SE locations meant some were stretched. Then media hysteria led to some panic buying and hence more localised shortages. Drivers Relax. Filling stations will restock within 24/48 hours.
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Coronavirus: Drivers plan to walk and cycle more to keep cleaner air of lockdown -
@TheAA_UK
@PopulusPolls
survey
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Most drivers still unaware of Highway Code changes one year on.
@TheAA_UK
research shows 89% understand reason for giving at least 1.5m space to cyclists
@WeAreCyclingUK
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@CastCanary
I totally agree with the boss. I was there & embarrassed at barracking of Josh Sargent even during warm up to the extent he stopped taking shots. No wonder his confidence is down. The Delia stuff is shameful & the sarcasm is frankly pathetic even if loud. Support our team.
#otbc
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@MrMichaelSpicer
I was that spokesman listening to your wise words in my earphones & tried not to use the word ‘panic’ to not ‘panic’ the masses but media took my advice and threw in PANIC to panic the panic. PS I didn’t ‘blast selfish drivers’ but there was still panic.
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What absolute rubbish. In all our polls drivers actually appreciate the importance of an MOT. Going by number of cars I saw tonight with lights out we need MOTs.
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Petition: Stop all smart motorways and re-instate all hard shoulders
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Audi broken down on M25 ‘smart’ motorway, family exit vehicle and stand behind barrier but two still killed. Yes HGV driver at fault but more ERAs or hard shoulder would have reduced risk.
#notsmart
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The Hospitality Industry is calling for a dedicated Minister to represent their sector. Please support.
@TheAA_Lifestyle
@AAHospitality
@UKHospKate
@UKHofficial
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@NorwichCityFC
@samaritans
Proud to have been Norwich fan for more than 50 years but this is arguably the best thing they have ever done.
Moving and will make a difference.
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Three in four think drivers won’t get caught for offences due to a lack of roads policing via
@ThisIsMoney
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21 years ago today we got married in a beautiful
@astonmartin
- well
@stmaryredcliffe
actually. It has been super fun all the way since. Went for a long bike ride with D on her 24 yr old Marin to celebrate.
#thatfeeling
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Northants police chief wants Northamptonshire to be a smart motorway free zone
@PFEW_Chair
@StevenJNorris
@steve1anderson
@GraemePaton
@NaranMeera
@MotorwaysKill
@NeilLancefield
@BBCBreaking
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Horrible conditions on roads in wet. Scariest thing on my journey were two M3 smart motorway incidents with no overhead gantry warning. Family of five stuck in lane one.. nowhere to go. Minibus stuck inside lane. So frightening. Hope they are ok.
#notsmart
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Lawyers call for ban on Smart motorways after spate of fatal crashes| Motor Transport
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Want to start cycling to work? Here's how in this great guide - BBC News
@BicycleAssoc
@BromptonBicycle
@WeAreCyclingUK
@carltonreid
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Managed to avoid the rain during a quick top-up at the brilliant
@InstaVoltUK
charging facilities in Banbury - just off J11 M40 - contactless tap & charge. Very easy to use.
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The AA is proud to thank and support the NHS.
Free Breakdown Service for all NHS workers during the
#coronavirus
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The Sunday Times headline is depressing. ‘Record death toll on smart motorways’ by
@NicholasHellen
The really sad and tragic thing is that we flagged up evidence showing the extra risks in 2012 and in 2016 and they ploughed on regardless.
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Charging your EV en route need not be a hassle. Good to plug-in with contactless card, take a break, get a coffee and re-charge yourself on a long journey.
#EVs
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Watch
@BBCPanorama
tonight at 8pm on 'smart' motorway tech failing on a regular basis.
@TheAA_UK
motoring manifesto demands scrapping 'smart' motorways.
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@FrancisWheen
@TheAA_UK
@_HelenMott_
Of course we do and we use common sense and prioritise woman but by the letter of the law we can't say that.
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UK road travel falls to 1955 levels as Covid-19 lockdown takes hold
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I’m under cover just been chasing some suspected fly-tippers. I have their reg and photo so will conduct some further investigations. Gosh I really detest those scum.
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My ironic "I pay road tax" shirt from
@carltonreid
still fits and great ride today in sun and rain.
#thinkbikes
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@AndyCoxDCS
Yes our line isn't reflected here. ISA is more Guardian Angel than Big Brother. Twice as many drivers support than oppose.
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@MichaelVaughan
We have set up a
@MichaelVaughan
WhatsApp group and our guys
@TheAA_Patrol
@TheAA_UK
are on the case.
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The
@TheAA_UK
is a pioneer in home working with 140 breakdown call handlers working from home for a decade. Not everyone can but if more reduce travel after lockdown it could reduce congestion and benefit the environment.
@carltonreid
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Debate in BBC today on Smart Motorways.
We raised safety concerns from the start as these were rolled out without consultation.
Would you like to breakdown in a live motorway lane without a hard shoulder or emergency refuge area?
I certainly won’t.
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@PaulCowland_
@TheAA_UK
@nottspolice
Thank you for letting us know. All our Patrols should drive to the highest standards. We will, of course, fully investigate. Edmund
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Proud of
@TheAA_Patrol
Andrew & Paul at Shrewsbury Ambulance for induction with performance leader, Paul. Ambulance arrives with a loss of power. No spare technicians. Paramedics stuck. Our guys jump in, fix, back on road in hour, allowing two paramedics to save those in need.
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Idea of MOT every 2 years flies in face of driver opinion,as 94% motorists say it was ‘very’ or ‘quite’ important to road safety.MOT is appreciated by vast majority and means at least once a year, for cars over 3 years, there is independent check on safety & emissions.
@BBCNews
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The
@TheAA_UK
@TheAA_Patrol
employees past and present plus our heritage fleet sent off our lovely Doreen Merryweather in style today with a fitting escort of AA vehicles. Doreen will be remembered forever for her Courtesy and Care. RIP
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The
@TheAA_UK
welcomes indications from
@grantshapps
that legislation to fast track legality of e-scooters and £250m for cycle lanes will be speeded up. Our polls show 36% going to cycle/walk/run more after lockdown.
#proudtohelpkeepBritainmoving
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Just done
@theJeremyVine
on the Carragher incident. Suggesting both drivers need to go on a "What's driving us" course. Seems driver used a hand-held phone which is an offence and spitting can be 'common assault'.
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