Volvo recalls 25,000 vehicles over deadly seatbelt concerns
RACQ has urged Volvo owners check their vehicles immediately after almost 25,000 cars were recalled by the manufacturer for a seatbelt issue which could result in death.
Motorists warned to prepare for traffic chaos with protest back on
RACQ has urged Brisbane motorists to consider alternative routes on Saturday, with a protest planned to shut down the Story Bridge.
Two crashes cause Brisbane traffic nightmare
RACQ has warned city-bound motorists on the Centenary Motorway to expect long delays after a crash on the Jindalee Bridge this morning.
Pack your patience for first day of border bubble
The State’s peak motoring body has urged residents living on the Queensland/New South Wales border to be patient and allow extra travel time during the first day of the border bubble.
Huge number of fines reveal Qld's distraction problem: RACQ
RACQ has issued a serious warning to motorists to stop using their mobile phones illegally behind the wheel, after it was revealed 2300 fines had been handed out in Queensland since tough new penalties were introduced on 1 February 2020.
Severe storms to sweep through southern Queensland
RACQ has warned motorists to check conditions before hitting the road, with severe thunderstorms expected to move through southern Queensland today.
Hip pocket pain for Brisbane motorists as fuel margins reach new high
RACQ has slammed greedy fuel companies for taking Brisbane motorists for a ride, after indicative retail margins reached an all-time high last month.
RACQ welcomes extension of the Gold Coast Light Rail
RACQ has welcomed news the State Government and Gold Coast Council would start a business case to extend the light rail to the Gold Coast Airport.
RACQ: Plan around protest action
RACQ has warned motorists to avoid the Story Bridge on Saturday afternoon, as asylum seeker protesters planned to shut down one of the river city’s major links.
RACQ backs Infrastructure Australia priority projects
RACQ has welcomed Infrastructure Australia’s move to add six major Queensland projects to its national priority list, including upgrades to regional highways and improvements to bust congestion to make roads safer.
Border traffic gridlock as Qlders rush to get home: RACQ
RACQ has warned motorists to expect long delays at the border crossing over the next few days, as thousands of Queenslanders rushed to return home before the border closed again at 1am Saturday 8 August.
New parking provider to increase competition in Brisbane
RACQ has welcomed news a new parking provider would enter the market in Brisbane and would slash rates to just $10 per day.
Help shape the future of motoring in Qld: RACQ
RACQ has encouraged South East Queensland motorists to take part in Australia’s largest trial of Connected Vehicle Technology (CVT), to help shape future mobility in Queensland.
155,000 reasons to check your car for deadly airbags
RACQ has again urged drivers to replace their recalled Takata airbags immediately, after it was revealed more than 155,000 cars still contained the potentially deadly airbags and there was just six months left for manufacturers to fix them.
Free driving lessons for parents and their learners
RACQ has urged learner drivers and their supervisors to take up a free driving lesson, as the Keys2Drive program celebrated its 750,000th lesson in Australia.
Drivers warned to expect crackdown on illegal parking in disabled spaces
RACQ has warned drivers who illegally parked in disabled spaces at shopping centre carparks that they would be caught, with the State Government pushing for parking inspectors to be allowed on private premises to fine those who ignored the rules.
Signal issues cause Brisbane traffic nightmare
RACQ has warned motorists to expect significant delays on the Inner City Bypass and Coronation Drive inbound this morning, due to a traffic signal issue.
Tragic crashes see road toll soar
RACQ has pleaded with motorists to be safe on the roads after a horror weekend saw five people killed in two separate crashes in Queensland.
New cameras rolled out to bust drivers on mobile phones
RACQ has warned Queensland motorists using their mobile phones or failing to wear a seatbelt could be caught on camera, with the new detection technology to be rolled out this week.
Road closures on Albert Street as CRR takes shape
RACQ has warned motorists to be aware Albert Street would have further closures from Monday 27 July, as work began on the second entrance for Cross River Rail’s underground CBD station.
Wet weather warning for Queensland coast
RACQ has urged motorists living in coastal areas to take extra care on the road with some regions expected to receive their average monthly rainfall over the next few days.
New number plates for Queenslanders
Queensland number plates would be changing after the State ran out of number and letter combinations, according to RACQ.
Leniency needed for late rego notices: RACQ
RACQ has called on the Department of Transport and Main Roads to be lenient on motorists who were sent registration notices late, after an issue with the finalisation of fees for 2020-21.
Travel Go Card free on GC trams
RACQ has welcomed news ticketing technology was being trialed on Gold Coast trams that could give travellers more flexible payment options beyond Go Cards.
Motorists urged to check their car for deadly airbags
RACQ has again urged Queensland drivers to replace their potentially deadly Takata airbags, as it was revealed the website ismyairbagsafe.com.au had been used 11 million times to check for vehicles affected by the compulsory recall.
Peak hour no longer peaks on Centenary Mwy
Motorists using Brisbane’s busy Centenary Motorway have experienced a reduction in their weekday daily commute time, with the impact of COVID-19 resulting in a return to one peak hour rather than peak hours, according to RACQ.
RACQ to help future proof Bruce Highway
RACQ has met with other transport and industry bodies as part of the Bruce Highway Trust Advisory Council to identify a pipeline of projects to improve Queensland’s longest road.
More traffic changes on the way around Kingsford Smith Drive
RACQ has warned motorists Grays Road in Hamilton would be closed in both directions from Monday 20 July for up to three weeks, as part of the Kingsford Smith Drive upgrade works.
RACQ leads the way with flashing lights trial
In a world-first, RACQ was trialling specially designed flashing lights in real conditions, that could make responding to incidents safer for roadside workers.
Vision impaired Queenslanders can now use disability parking
The State’s peak motoring body has welcomed new laws which allow vision impaired Queenslanders to apply for disability parking permits and use disability parking spaces.
RACQ backs new camera laws to keep motorists safe
The State’s peak motoring body has thrown its support behind new camera legislation which would help catch dangerous drivers on their phones behind the wheel or those not wearing a seatbelt.
Park safely and legally to avoid a fine
RACQ has warned motorists to park safely and legally as school students returned to the classroom for term three in Queensland today.
Driving tests resume for all learner drivers
RACQ has welcomed news learner drivers could book in practical driving tests after the backlog caused by the COVID-19 shutdown had been cleared.
New border pass available online
RACQ has informed motorists they could now apply for the new Queensland Border Declaration Pass online ahead of the borders opening from midday Friday 10 July.
RACQ grant helping kids in care
More children in crisis or living in care would receive kits of essential items, as well as clothing and toys, after charity group Care Kits for Kids Qld Inc received an RACQ Local Sponsorship grant.
Plan ahead and pack your patience as borders open
RACQ has reminded motorists to pack their patience ahead of the Queensland borders opening tomorrow (Friday 10 July) to all States and Territories except for Victoria.
Buyer beware of online car buying: RACQ
RACQ has warned car buyers to do their research before signing on the dotted line, after a new report found more people were purchasing a vehicle online, without doing a test drive.
Cross River Rail blast to give CBD the shakes
RACQ has warned motorists and pedestrians underground blasting would be tested at the Cross River Rail construction site this afternoon (Wednesday 8 July) at 2:55pm in the Brisbane CBD.
Plan ahead for a 4WD break
RACQ has warned motorists planning a 4WD break this school holidays to make sure they have the necessary permits before hitting the road.
Brisbane named most expensive city to fuel up
RACQ has called out greedy fuel companies after a new report revealed Brisbane was the most expensive capital city to buy fuel during the March 2020 quarter.