Record low road toll still not good enough: RACQ
While Queensland was set to reach its lowest annual road toll since the early 1950s, RACQ begged drivers to recognise the only acceptable number was zero.
New Year, new changes for Queensland: RACQ
As Queenslanders prepared to ring in 2020, the State’s peak motoring body revealed a raft of new changes would come into effect in the new year.
Know the risks of drunk walking this NYE
RACQ has warned party goers to avoid drunk walking this New Year’s Eve, after startling new data revealed alcohol contributed to 27 pedestrian deaths in Queensland since 2013.
Traffic forecasts for Christmas road trips
Congestion on south east Queensland’s major roads would begin from lunchtime today, as tens of thousands of people began their Christmas holidays, RACQ has predicted.
Monkey see monkey do behind the wheel too: RACQ
The State’s peak motoring body has put parents on notice, as new data unveiled the high number of young drivers copying dangerous driving habits.
Brisbane fuel hits record high price: RACQ
River City fuel prices have hit an all-time record high, with motorists being charged on average a whopping 171.2 cents per litre (cpl) for unleaded petrol.
Dodgy car crash calls now a crime: RACQ
RACQ has applauded a decision to make it illegal for claim farmers who cold called unsuspecting Queenslanders, prompting dodgy Comprehensive Third Party (CTP) insurance claims.
Sunshine Coast residents targeted by storm chasers
After the region was slammed by a severe hailstorm, Caloundra and Sunshine Coast residents have reported they’re being approached by dodgy third party contractors trying to coerce them into making non-genuine insurance claims.
New school changes class times to ease congestion
RACQ has welcomed a move by a new Brisbane school to alter its start and finish times in a bid to manage potential traffic chaos across the city.
The best gift this Christmas is to set your phone
The State’s peak motoring body has today launched its Christmas road safety campaign which urged drivers to ‘Set your phone, then leave it alone’ in a bid to tackle driver distraction this festive season.
Drivers save millions since Qld fuel price trial
RACQ research has revealed Queenslanders have saved a massive $122.8 million since the introduction of the Fuel Price Reporting scheme in December last year.
Hail discounts could damage your hip pocket
The State’s peak motoring body has warned car buyers looking for a bargain to beware of ‘hail sales’, after thousands of vehicles were damaged when destructive storms hit parts of south east Queensland last week.
RACQ backs tougher stance on distracted drivers
The State’s peak motoring body has welcomed increased fines for drivers nabbed using mobile phones, however insisted tougher police enforcement was vital if it was to change this deadly driver behaviour.
Queenslanders urged to rein in car park crazy this Xmas
As summer heated up, new RACQ research revealed Queenslanders would flock to overcrowded shopping centre car parks over the festive season, risking a bingle in the process.
Wheels now turning on RACQ driverless bus trial
The RACQ Smart Shuttle has hit the streets of Karragarra Island in Redlands Coast, as part of a Queensland-first on-road trial of a driverless bus.
Fuel pump pain for inner city Brisbane
Inner-city and western Brisbane drivers were being charged record high prices for unleaded petrol (ULP) today, with fuel tipping on average 173.1 cents per litre (cpl) on Thursday.
Safety works needed for deadly Bundaberg roads
The State’s peak motoring body has called for urgent safety upgrades to four major Bundaberg roads, after shocking crash data revealed 26 people had been killed and 189 hospitalised in crashes over five years in the region.
Funding stalemate ends to deliver for commuters
RACQ has welcomed the Federal Government’s $2 billion announcement that would see key transport infrastructure projects fast-tracked in Queensland.
Batteries don’t like Mondays either: RACQ
New RACQ data has revealed batteries, just like people, found it hard to get going on Monday mornings, with this the most common time for members to call for help.
RACQ crowns Australia’s Best Cars 2019
RACQ has put the country’s most popular vehicle makes and models under the microscope to crown Australia’s Best Cars for 2019.
Keep your mates safe on the roads at Schoolies
As tens of thousands of young drivers prepared to head to Schoolies celebrations this week, the State’s peak motoring body has issued a warning to not let a good time turn into tragedy on the roads.
Qlders bad Xmas spending habits revealed
With Christmas just around the corner, disturbing new RACQ research has revealed almost 60 percent of Queenslanders admit they rely on credit cards to cover the cost of presents and expenses over the festive season.
Pets and hot cars a deadly combination
As temperatures soar, disturbing new RACQ data has revealed an average of two pets are rescued from locked cars every day in Queensland.
Fuel pump pain for Noosa motorists
Noosa drivers have felt hip pocket pain, with the region named the most expensive spot to fill up in Queensland last month, according to the State’s peak motoring body.
Whitsundays breaks cheap fuel streak
After a two month streak of being the cheapest place to fill up the tank in Queensland, the State’s peak motoring body revealed the Whitsundays had lost its crown after the average price of unleaded increased by almost 10 cents per litre (cpl) in October.
Bundy, Gympie drivers buck trend with cheaper fuel
The State’s peak motoring body has revealed Wide Bay drivers basked in some of the cheapest petrol prices across Queensland last month.
Cairns drivers paying more to pump
Motorists in Cairns were being charged on average nearly 10 cents more per litre (cpl) for unleaded petrol (ULP) in October than the previous month, according to the State’s peak motoring body.
Brisbane claims most expensive fuel title again
Brisbane was named the most expensive of the five largest capital cities in Australia to fill the tank in October, according to the State’s peak motoring body.
Lives at risk as State's CTP insurance falls short
The majority of Queenslanders have no idea they might be left to fend for themselves if injured in certain types of crashes, under our State’s current motor injury insurance scheme.
Fire threat continues as residents urged to flee
With more than 100,000 acres of bush burning across the State, RACQ has urged Queenslanders to stay on alert this weekend, as the threat was far from over.
Schoolies to get real on money
As they prepared for their final days at high school, RACQ has today given Brisbane Year 12 students at Balmoral State High School advice on how they can manage their money and be financially independent when they leave the nest.
Charged up and ready to go: new EV stations unveiled
The State’s peak motoring body has joined forces with the Queensland Government to flick the switch on several new electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in far north Queensland today.
RACQ drives next generation vehicle testing
Driverless cars and traffic lights that talk to vehicles will be trialled right here in Queensland, with RACQ unveiling plans to make Brisbane home to the premier vehicle research, testing and training facility in the southern hemisphere.
Heat warning on babies locked in cars
As the south-east prepares for rising summer temperatures, RACQ has revealed new data which shows its patrols rescue an average of three babies from locked cars in Queensland every day.
Time's up for Centenary Mwy
RACQ has called on the State Government to commit to an upgrade of the Centenary Motorway, as latest data showed motorists commuting to and from Brisbane’s western suburbs continued to suffer.
Leave driving to the Supercar stars
The State’s peak motoring body has urged Gold Coast 600-goers to ditch the car and catch public transport, with gridlock expected at the weekend.
Clean up your act and bring some good ‘car-ma’
Queensland drivers have been warned to clean up their acts, after the State’s peak motoring body revealed the alarming number who confessed to being aggressive behind the wheel.
Petrol price hike imminent
RACQ has warned motorists in south east Queensland petrol prices were about to peak to near record highs for unleaded.
More opportunities to fuel up for less: RACQ
Motorists were reaping benefits at the bowser, with cheaper fuel more frequently available in the south east since the introduction of real time petrol price reporting, according to RACQ.
Shonky storm chasers may push up local premiums
RACQ has warned Sunshine Coast residents ‘storm chasers’ who hounded Gympie and Gold Coast residents earlier this year have brought their dodgy tactics to the coast.