<sod >Millions of motorists took to the roads today as the bank holiday getaway began while others relaxed in the sun during the first few rays of the heatwave weekend.< eod>< sod > Millions of people took to the roads today as getaways began while others relaxed in the sun during the first few rays of the heatwave weekend - with temperatures predicted to hit 86F (30C) in the next three days.< eod>