Horror start to public holiday road toll
RACQ has pleaded with drivers to slow down and take care after four people were killed and several others seriously injured during a horror weekend on Queensland roads.
RACQ has pleaded with drivers to slow down and take care after four people were killed and several others seriously injured during a horror weekend on Queensland roads.
Queensland parents have been urged to make sure their cars were ready for school drop off, as RACQ’s Roadside Assistance patrols prepared for one of the busiest days of the year.
New RACQ Bank research has revealed the financial pressure parents faced when purchasing back to school supplies, with one third putting their kids’ school expenses on a credit card, and one quarter of parents admitting their children went without the most expensive items.
RACQ has revealed more smart ticketing machines have been rolled out at train stations across Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast ahead of trials starting later this year.
RACQ has warned drivers to fill up the tank or risk being gouged by fuel stations vying to make up for lost profits by returning prices to pre-COVID levels.
RACQ has urged drivers to plan ahead with two major roads near the Bruce Highway to be closed this week as part of a $812 million upgrade.
RACQ was appalled at the number of drivers risking their lives driving through flood waters during last night’s severe storms.
RACQ has rallied behind by the Federal Government to urge motorists to belt-up, slow down and pay attention while driving but also called for a sustained, increased investment in roads and incentives to improve safety.
As Queensland drivers turned to personal car hire services in droves, RACQ has urged people to do their homework before signing up to subscriber schemes.
Echoing a tumultuous year globally, RACQ has revealed this was reflected in 2020 bowser prices, with retailers enjoying record-breaking retail margins and fuel sold for less than a dollar.
Drivers in most regional Queensland centres paid less at the pump in 2020 than those in the south east, as RACQ’s Annual Fuel Price Report revealed it was a tumultuous year in fuel.