Driving home for Christmas

TRACKER, the fleet tracking expert, advises motorists to keep an eye on road conditions this Christmas and New Year, by visiting TRACKER.co.uk and clicking on the Traffic tab for the latest traffic and travel information. Nobody wants to spend the festive period stuck in their car, so savvy motorists can gain access to roadside cameras, offering up-to-the minute views of road conditions on the TRACKER website.

Available to anyone by simply visiting TRACKER.co.uk and clicking on the Traffic tab, the traffic and travel service allows users to view detailed information to help them plan their journey.

“This winter has caused trouble for motorists trying to get home to friends and family for Christmas,” says Stephen Doran, Managing Director of TRACKER. “The TRACKER website features up-to-the minute traffic and travel information across the UK, helping motorists avoid traffic congestion and icy or snowy conditions. We also use roadside cameras, so that drivers can see conditions for themselves and make informed travel decisions.

“It’s also worth remembering that the first days after the Christmas break are the busiest on the roads, as everyone gets back to work. This makes TRACKER’s Traffic and Travel service an essential tool for motorists before and after the holidays.”

Breakdown provider Green Flag supports the advice to plan ahead for Christmas journeys and also offers advice on how to keep your car running over Christmas. Dan Robinson, head of Green Flag, comments, “Flat batteries are the number one cause of breakdowns. We want to remind drivers to switch their lights off at the end of a journey and remember that heaters, windscreen wipers and fog lights all put an increased strain on the battery. In addition, any vehicle left idle all through Christmas, may not start come the New Year, especially if there’s another cold snap.”

Using standard Google map controls, TRACKER Traffic and Travel means anyone can find their chosen location view and display up-to-date local traffic congestion, roadside cameras, roadworks and accidents, allowing them to avoid unnecessary delays.

TRACKER’s traffic information services use the latest, most up to date information allowing drivers to determine the best routes to take as well as those to avoid. The TRACKER Traffic and Travel hotline, 60010 from any mobile, will also keep drivers up to date and on the move.