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Best and worst times to travel on Easter weekend as millions tipped to hit the roads

Best and worst times to travel on Easter weekend as millions tipped to hit the roads

Fresh analysis for the RAC has revealed when motorists should set off to avoid the worst of the traffic on Easter weekend.

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