RACQ has warned motorists new laws to prevent drivers being distracted by their mobile phones would come into force on Monday, accompanying the roll-out of new seatbelt detection and distraction cameras to improve road safety across Queensland.
RACQ Bank has issued a warning about the rise in financially damaging scams, as its new research revealed more than 62 percent of Queenslanders surveyed had been personally targeted or knew someone who had been targeted by scammers.
The State’s peak motoring body has warned drivers of a raft of increases to transport costs in Queensland that came into effect from the start of the new financial year.
RACQ has assured its members critical services would remain available as 13 local government areas entered a three-day lockdown to try to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Motorists in Brisbane have been warned to expect major road closures on Sunday (27 June) as Queensland takes on New South Wales in the State of Origin.
RACQ has revealed thousands of drivers had risked the lives of children by failing to properly restrain them, prompting an urgent safety warning in the lead up to school holidays.
RACQ has continued its commitment to north Queensland members, tendering a submission to Treasury on the design of the Federal Government’s northern Australia reinsurance pool.
As tax time approached, new RACQ Bank research has revealed Queenslanders have made the call to put potential tax returns towards savings or paying down debt, after an uncertain 12 months economically.
RACQ Bank has encouraged its members to make their online safety a top priority, at the same time announcing the Bank had implemented measures to prevent online bullying and harassment.
The State’s peak motoring body has welcomed the expansion of Queensland’s Electric Vehicle Super Highway (QESH) to inland areas, enabling drivers to confidently explore more of the State’s regions.
RACQ was pleased Brisbane City Council had announced in today’s Budget it would invest $3.6 billion over the next three years to improve infrastructure across the River City.
RACQ has warned drivers of changed road conditions this weekend when Brisbane’s busy Riverside Expressway closed for three nights while major construction works took place on the Queen’s Wharf development.
RACQ has welcomed the State Government’s $27.5 billion investment in roads and transport infrastructure over the next four years, announced in today’s Budget.
Motoring enthusiasts heading to RACQ MotorFest this Sunday have been urged to plan their trip ahead of time with this year’s event held at a new location.
RACQ has urged motorists to have their say on upgrades to Queensland’s longest route, to help inform funding priorities for the Bruce Highway.
RACQ has revealed Brisbane was the most expensive capital city in Australia to fill up the tank in May after the average cost of petrol soared to a new 16-month high.
RACQ has urged the Palaszczuk Government to deliver congestion-busting infrastructure projects and prioritise public transport in the upcoming State Budget with new data confirming Greater Brisbane traffic is worse in some areas than pre-COVID levels.
RACQ Bank has urged Queenslanders to be aware of online scammers, after new data from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) revealed Australians lost more than $851 million to scammers in 2020 as more people moved online due to COVID-19.
RACQ’s autonomous Smart Shuttle would take its final lap around the small south east Queensland suburb of Raby Bay on 26 June following a seven month on-road trial.
RACQ has urged drivers to fill the tank at independent service stations offering the cheapest deals after it was revealed motorists in Australia’s five largest cities could have saved almost half a billion dollars by doing so last year.
The State’s peak motoring body has urged the Palaszczuk Government to deliver congestion-busting infrastructure projects and prioritise public transport in the upcoming Budget to get Gold Coast commuters moving.
The State’s peak motoring body has urged the Palaszczuk Government to prioritise road safety and fast-track local infrastructure projects in next week’s Budget
The State’s peak motoring body has urged the Palaszczuk Government to prioritise road safety and fast-track local infrastructure projects in next week’s Budget.
The State’s peak motoring body has urged the Palaszczuk Government to prioritise road safety and fast-track local infrastructure projects in next week’s Budget.
The State’s peak motoring body has urged the Palaszczuk Government to prioritise road safety and fast-track local infrastructure projects in next week’s Budget.
The State’s peak motoring body has urged the Palaszczuk Government to prioritise road safety and fast-track local infrastructure projects in next week’s Budget.
The State’s peak motoring body has urged the Palaszczuk Government to prioritise road safety and fast-track local infrastructure projects in next week’s Budget.
The State’s peak motoring body has urged the Palaszczuk Government to prioritise road safety, flood resiliency, and fast-track local infrastructure projects in next week’s Budget.
RACQ has been recognised for its service and commitment to members securing eleven awards for its motor and home insurance products in the recent Mozo People’s Choice Awards.
RACQ has urged motorists to be aware of road closures and changed traffic conditions in place on Sunday as thousands of runners compete in the annual Brisbane Marathon.
Almost two thirds of young drivers admit to being distracted while driving, according to new survey by Queensland’s peak motoring body.
RACQ has revealed some of the most common reasons for Roadside Assistance calls in the last 12 months could have been easily avoided if drivers serviced their vehicles regularly.
RACQ has warned Subaru owners to check their car was not impacted by a nation-wide recall of more than 57,000 vehicles.
RACQ has called for better infrastructure to encourage greater suburban uptake of e-scooters and e-mobility devices and more enforcement for those who break the road rules, following the release of Brisbane City Council’s plan to support the rapidly growing technology.
RACQ’s Board of Directors was in Townsville this week for a chance to meet and learn from local members and community groups about the issues facing their region first-hand.