‘Frantic Friday’: Brits warned of ‘pre-Christmas panic’ as millions of motorists start… [Video]

20 December 2024, 06:09

Congestion On The M5 Motorway. Picture: Getty

By Henry Moore

Motorists have been warned of a “pre-Christmas panic” as millions of Brits begin their holiday journeys today.

Almost 30 million people will travel during the Christmas period, with 14.3m of those travelling over the weekend, according to data from the RAC and travel analytics company INRIX.

The RAC branded today “frantic Friday” as it warned of potential chaos on Britain’s roads.

The AA said at least 23.7 million journeys are planned for today, making it the busiest Christmas getaway day of any year since records began in 2010.

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The motor service highlighted the areas most likely face congestion on “frantic Friday.”