Drivers urged not to step foot in their cars before 7pm on friday

A LATE MAY BANK HOLIDAY TRAVEL WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED - AS DELAYS LOOK SET TO HIT ENGLAND WITH 17.9 MILLION MOTORISTS AND ROAD USERS SET TO HIT THE ROAD. 06:31, 22 May 2025 Drivers are

being urged not to step foot in their cars before 7pm this weekend. A late May Bank holiday travel warning has been issued - as delays look set to hit England with 17.9 MILLION motorists and

road users set to hit the road. Each day could see 3.4 million journeys made on Friday and Saturday, May 23 and May 24, as road users make a getaway for the long weekend. This figure drops

on Sunday, May 25 with 2.7 million trips expected. This figure jumps up to 3 million on Bank Holiday Monday, May 26, for the start of the half-term. 5.4 million trips may take place

throughout the weekend, the RAC has warned. READ MORE UK FACES 27C HEATWAVE NEXT WEEK WITH 33 COUNTIES IN ENGLAND SET TO SIZZLE But you could escape by delaying your journey. Just three per

cent of motorists are planning their journeys for between 7pm and 1pm after the evening rush hour, according to the motoring group and roadside recovery experts. Article continues below RAC

Mobile Mechanic, Aaron Bryan, said: "Our research shows it really is best to leave as early or late as possible this bank holiday weekend, as the majority of motorists are planning to

set off in the morning. “While Devon and Cornwall remain some of the most popular destinations for summer getaways, many other major routes across the country could be hit by increased

traffic – not least the M25 which so many drivers use to reach the coast and the South East. "These stretches are likely to be equally as busy on Friday 30 May when drivers use the same

roads for return journeys.” Aaron Bryan said: "Alternatively, an RAC Mobile Mechanic can check any battery or brake pad issues before you travel, along with diagnosing any faults

signalled by dashboard warning lights. Article continues below "There’s no need to squeeze in a last-minute trip to the garage either, as we can come to you at home or work. In hot

temperatures, it’s wise to carry lots of water, food and a tool kit, with jump leads, torch and some first aid basics. "In the worst-case scenario of a breakdown, make sure you’ve got

an umbrella and sunscreen to provide shade for all passengers when awaiting assistance."