The regional towns getting $1 fuel
RACQ expected petrol prices to drop below one dollar per litre in Toowoomba in the coming weeks, as the fall in the price of global oil took effect at the bowser.
Driving tests cancelled in Queensland
RACQ has warned Queensland learner drivers all practical tests would be cancelled for three months from Saturday.
Brisbane City Council puts a hold on parking fines
RACQ has welcomed Brisbane City Council’s decision to show leniency and stop issuing parking fines to motorists during the coronavirus crisis.
Coronavirus is no excuse for DUI: RACQ
RACQ has slammed motorists flouting the road rules, after a spike in driver driving under the influence in parts of Brisbane.
Border lockdown: Entry pass now available
Motorists who lived on the Tweed border who needed access into Queensland for an ‘essential need’ must apply for an entry pass with the border officially closed, according to RACQ.
Go cards only on buses and ferries
Commuters have been warned that only pre-paid go cards would be accepted on south east Queensland bus, train, CityCat, ferry and tram services from Wednesday 25 March, in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus.
How Queensland's border closures will work: RACQ
RACQ has warned motorists of RBT-style enforcement would be on the roads from 12:01am Thursday when Queensland’s border went into lockdown.
Fuel companies on notice for price gouging
RACQ has warned it would name and shame fuel companies continuing to overcharge motorists during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Lime scooters pulled from Brisbane streets
RACQ has alerted residents Lime has removed its electric scooters from Brisbane’s streets to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Support our critical lifelines: RACQ
The coronavirus has put serious strain on the State’s community rescue helicopter network, with annual fundraising drives postponed or cancelled due to social distancing restrictions.
Queensland to close borders to stop spread of COVID-19
The State’s peak motoring body has warned Queenslanders the borders would be closed from midnight Wednesday.
Coronavirus precautions needed at petrol stations: RACQ
RACQ has urged drivers to take precautions at petrol stations with concerns filling up at the bowser could spread COVID-19.
Keep transport on track: RACQ
RACQ has supported Translink and Brisbane City Council’s decision to keep buses, trains and CityCats running to normal timetables despite the Coronavirus pandemic.
Motorists fined $853,000 since new mobile phone laws
RACQ says news more than 853 drivers have been fined since mobile phones laws took effect should serve as a wakeup call to drivers.
More cheap fuel on the way for regional Queensland
Motorists in regional Queensland could see prices at the bowser fall even further, with the Brent oil price hitting a 17 year low on Thursday morning.
RACQ slams excessive price hike
RACQ has called out fuel companies price gouging after unleaded prices in south east Queensland started hiking well above what was expected.
RBT suspension wont stop drunk drivers getting caught
The State’s peak motoring body has warned drink drivers they would still be caught despite Queensland Police suspending large scale roadside breath and drug tests in a bid reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
More education for repeat drink drivers: RACQ
The State’s peak motoring body has welcomed a new education program for thousands of repeat drink drivers across Queensland, aimed at curbing the deadly behaviour.
RACQ backs more Slow for Sam signs
RACQ has welcomed a plan to roll out 100 new Slow for Sam signs around Brisbane schools as permanent fixtures.
14 roads closed as Mackay prepares for more wet weather
RACQ has warned driver more road closures were likely in the Mackay region after more than 100mm of rain fell overnight and more heavy rain was predicted in coming days.
RACQ welcomes stimulus package for Brisbane projects
The State’s peak motoring body has welcomed news infrastructure projects in Brisbane could be fast tracked under a Federal Government stimulus package.
Long delays on major highway after truck rolls onto car
RACQ has warned motorists of long delays on the Bruce Highway after a serious truck crash at Forest Glen.
$1 fuel predictions are a stretch: RACQ
RACQ has warned motorists in south east Queensland not to hold off filling the tank to wait for unleaded petrol (ULP) prices to drop to $1 per litre.
Safety warning for Uber Pet users
RACQ has reminded pet owners keen to use the new Uber Pets ridesharing feature about the importance of properly restraining animals in a car.
Car seat recalled after crash test fail
A child seat RACQ called out after it catastrophically failed a safety test by the Child Restraint Evaluation Program (CREP) has been voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer.
Road closures for RACQ International Women's Day Fun Run
The State’s peak motoring body has reminded Brisbane drivers traffic changes would be in place on Sunday as a sea of pink took to the streets for the annual RACQ International Women’s Day Fun Run.
Fast-track road upgrades to stimulate economy: RACQ
The State’s peak motoring body has backed calls to fast-track road and rail upgrades as part of an economic stimulus push by the Deputy Prime Minister.
M1 upgrade plans revealed
The State’s peak motoring body has welcomed news work would begin on an upgrade between Varsity Lakes and Tugun, after plans for the $1 billion M1 project were revealed today.
Qld drivers’ rego cancelled over Takata airbags
Queensland vehicle owners who have yet to replace their potentially deadly Takata airbags have been warned their registration could be cancelled if they did not act immediately.
RACQ reveals Qld’s most dangerous intersections
The State’s peak motoring body has called on all levels of government to work together to fix dangerous intersections, after new data revealed the worst crash hot spots across the State.
All aboard new train services for SEQ
RACQ has welcomed news Queensland Rail would add 32 new weekly train services to the south east Queensland timetable from Monday.
Coomera Connector must be fast tracked
RACQ has called for the acceleration of the Coomera Connector business case, after Infrastructure Australia (IA) released its priority list on Wednesday.
Gold Coast’s crash hot spots revealed
The State’s peak motoring body has urged Gold Coast drivers to take extra care, after it revealed the region’s worst suburbs for insurance claims resulting from traffic crashes.
Board’s sacking raises Cross River Rail concerns
Drastic action taken by State Government to keep $5.4 billion project on course.
Level crossing overhaul gets tick from RACQ
The State’s peak motoring body has welcomed a proposal to invest $410 million to ease congestion and improve safety at level crossings in Brisbane.
Be on the lookout for pesky potholes
RACQ has warned motorists to take care on the roads after recent heavy rainfall and warm weather across the State has resulted in an increase in potholes.
Cyclone Esther to impact Queensland coast
With Cyclone Esther in the Gulf of Carpentaria due to make landfall on Monday afternoon, RACQ has urged residents near the Northern Territory-Queensland border to stay inside and avoid driving.
Southwest Queensland braces for flooding
RACQ has warned motorists to avoid flooded roads in southwest Queensland after a major flood warning was issued for the Balonne River in St George.
Manage your rego monthly
Motorists now have the option to pay their annual registration bill monthly, after a new renewal term was introduced by the State Government.
Cattle truck driver airlifted after rollover
A man who was trapped inside the cabin of his cattle truck after it rolled has been airlifted by RACQ LifeFlight on Thursday.