Green light for driving tests to resume
RACQ has welcomed an announcement Queensland learner drivers would be able to sit for their P-plate licence again, with practical driving tests to resume on 15 June.
Fill up the tank before cheap fuel disappears
RACQ has encouraged motorists to fill up the tank before cheap fuel all but disappeared in Brisbane, as rising prices coincided with travel restrictions being lifted within Queensland.
Slow down as restrictions ease
RACQ has pleaded with motorists to drive safely on the roads, as all travel restrictions within Queensland were lifted from midday Monday 1 June.
Warning to riders after multiple motorbike crashes
RACQ has encouraged motorcyclists to practice extra caution on the roads after two separate crashes required two riders to be airlifted to hospital by RACQ LifeFlight Rescue over the weekend.
Free tolls as Captain Cook Bridge works continue
RACQ has encouraged motorists travelling northbound through Brisbane CBD to make use of free tolls this weekend, as maintenance works continued on the Captain Cook Bridge.
Don't lose your load on the road
RACQ has warned motorists to secure their loads properly to protect the safety of other motorists or risk hefty fines.
RACQ welcomes e-scooter permit for Townsville
RACQ has welcomed news e-scooters could soon begin operating in north Queensland, after Townsville City Council voted to allow operators to set up a business.
More traffic expected on Qld roads: RACQ
RACQ has warned motorists to expect more traffic on the roads as all students returned to school in Queensland and some workers headed back into the office.
Parking rules confusing motorists
A parking quiz posted on RACQ’s Facebook page has left many drivers confused about the rules when it came to parking legally.
Captain Cook Bridge to close for maintenance
RACQ has warned drivers the northbound lanes of Captain Cook Bridge would be closed this weekend as a series of scheduled maintenance works began.
Time to brush up on u-turn rules
The State’s peak motoring body has reminded drivers of u-turn rules, after a trial of new signs on Brisbane streets led to illegal u-turns dropping by up to 85 percent.
Early morning crash causes lengthy delays
RACQ has urged motorists to avoid South Pine Road in Everton Park this morning after an early morning crash caused lengthy delays.
Play it safe on quad bikes: RACQ
RACQ has urged quad and motorbike riders to wear helmets to protect themselves from critical injuries, after three people were injured in separate incidents in the past week.
Brisbane motorists enjoy faster peak time travel during COVID
New data has revealed average weekday travel speeds on some motorways in the south east increased by up to 183 percent during COVID-19 restrictions.
New QLD border checkpoint opens
RACQ has advised motorists a new checkpoint between the Queensland and New South Wales border had been opened in the Gold Coast hinterland.
Driving tests for trucks start rolling, but cars still in park
RACQ has welcomed news heavy vehicle practical driving tests would resume on Monday 25 May, however light vehicle tests were yet to get the go ahead.
Woman rescued after crashing down embankment
RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Service has airlifted a woman to hospital, after her car plunged down an embankment north-east of Gympie on Wednesday afternoon.
RACQ: More consultation needed on Bellbowrie Bridge
RACQ has welcomed further community engagement on the purpose and alignment of the Bellbowrie Green Bridge, after a survey found there was a lack of community support.
Urgent recall: Hyundai engines at risk of catching fire
Hyundai has issued a safety recall for almost 90,000 vehicles due to a manufacturing error that could cause the vehicle to catch fire, even when the engine is turned off.
Crashes cause long delays on SEQ roads
RACQ has urged motorists to avoid two major motorways this morning after two separate crashes on south east Queensland roads.
Man rescued after tractor rollover near Toowoomba
RACQ LifeFlight Rescue airlifted a man to hospital after he was injured in a tractor rollover on a private property near Toowoomba.
Miners airlifted after horrific explosion
Three RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Air Ambulance Jets and the crew from RACQ CQ Rescue worked together to rescue five mine workers after an underground mine explosion at Moranbah yesterday afternoon.
Queensland Government should follow VIC’s lead: RACQ
RACQ has called on the Queensland Government to follow Western Australia and Victoria’s lead and freeze increases to vehicle registration, an initiative the Club called for last week.
Too many lives lost: Report reveals road toll progress stalled
RACQ has urged drivers to make safer driving a priority, after a new report showed progress towards reducing Australia’s road toll had come to a standstill.
Enjoy some long weekend travel but play it safe
RACQ has urged motorists to drive safely this long weekend as travel restrictions put in place due to coronavirus were eased in Queensland.
Distracted drivers not getting the message
RACQ has slammed distracted drivers for putting lives at risk, after alarming new figures revealed $1.3 million worth of fines had been handed out for mobile phone use in the past two months.
There's never an excuse to drink and drive: RACQ
RACQ has issued a strong warning to Queensland motorists after it was revealed Queensland Police were catching almost as many people drink driving as they were before travel restrictions were in place due to coronavirus.
Petrol prices hiking, goodbye cheap fuel: RACQ
RACQ has warned drivers in the south east to fill the tank now, as fuel companies have started to hike prices to a new high of 119.9 cents per litre (cpl).
RACQ’s infrastructure wishlist to kickstart economic recovery
RACQ has called on all levels of government to accelerate a number of infrastructure projects in south east Queensland to ramp-up economic activity and support local jobs.
Some travel restrictions eased in Queensland
RACQ has welcomed news some travel restrictions would be lifted in Queensland from midnight on Friday.
Bruce Highway cut after double fatality crash
RACQ has warned drivers to avoid the Bruce Highway at Bloomsbury near Proserpine, after a horrific double fatal crash closed all lanes early this morning.
Pop-up bike lanes during COVID; RACQ not in favour
RACQ has urged the Government to consider alternatives in response to an interstate idea to convert one lane of arterial roads into cycling lanes to help cyclists maintain social distancing in Queensland and instead opt for accelerating bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects.
Move over, slow down to protect roadside workers
After four police officers were killed on a Victorian freeway on Wednesday, RACQ said it was a tragic reminder for drivers to move over and slow down when passing emergency services and roadside workers.
RACQ welcomes ACCC petrol industry report
RACQ has welcomed a new Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s (ACCC) report on the profitability of the fuel industry in Australia.
Protect your vehicle while it’s locked away: RACQ
As many Queenslanders remained isolated at home, RACQ’s urged its members to do what they could to protect the condition of their vehicle while it sat parked up in the garage.
Crash in crude could result in lower prices at the fuel pump
Queensland fuel prices could fall even further, after the North American crude oil price fell into negative territory for the first time in history, according to RACQ.
Coronavirus saves commuter delays as Roma St busway shuts down
Brisbane commuters have escaped traffic delays thanks to coronavirus with the Roma Street bus station to be shutdown due to latest phase of the Cross River Rail project.
Drivers warned school zones back despite coronavirus
RACQ has urged Queensland drivers to slow down with school zones in effect from today despite the vast majority of students learning from home.
THOR joins family of dummies
RACQ has welcomed an investment in safety testing, with a new, more advanced crash test dummy THOR added to the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).