No excuse: more than 11,000 drivers snapped with phone or without seatbelt

RACQ has urged drivers to put their phones away and buckle up, after more than 11,000 people were captured on camera breaking the law.

New regulations for EV and hybrid car owners

RACQ is urging electric or hybrid vehicle owners to ensure they have the correct labels attached to their cars before enforcement starts next month.

Pros and cons of COVID-19 on Qld car market

RACQ is urging its members to be aware of the impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic on Australia’s new and second-hand vehicle markets.

EVs: greener and now cheaper than ever to run

RACQ has revealed it was cheaper than ever before for Queenslanders to purchase an electric vehicle (EV), with the most affordable model costing $10,000 less than it did five years ago.

World-first speed camera trial to protect students and roadworkers

As a world-first covert speed camera trial was announced for Queensland’s school zones and roadworks, RACQ has warned drivers to take speed limits seriously or they risked not only fines but children’s and roadworker’s lives.

Commuters warned of major train line closures

RACQ has warned south east Queenslanders to expect delays and changes to their train commute with a week-long closure later this month to impact several rail lines, as work on the Cross River Rail project progressed.

The State's worst electorates for road deaths

RACQ has revealed Queensland’s most dangerous electorates for road deaths, as the State tragically recorded more than 172 fatalities so far this year.

RACQ phone lines back after outage

RACQ’s phone lines are again working, following a major system issue which limited the Club’s ability to take calls for several hours today.

Queenslanders urged to plan now for debt free Christmas

With just four months left until Christmas Day, Queenslanders have been urged not to leave it all up to Santa and to start saving now, with new RACQ Bank research revealing more than half of us don’t save for Christmas.

Ten-year transport plan welcomed: RACQ

RACQ has urged Queenslanders to have their say on a new draft plan to overhaul public transport across the State ahead of the 2032 Olympics, to make it more reliable, accessible and sustainable..

Vital road safety funding welcomed

RACQ has welcomed the Federal and State Government’s $174.7 million dollar boost to key crash hotspots the Club had long lobbied for, including the Capricorn and Dawson Highways.

RACQ says drivers need a 'fair go' with road user charging reforms

The State’s peak motoring body has welcomed a report outlining how fuel excise charges could be scrapped in favour of comprehensive road user charging reform to better support the country’s transition to electric vehicles (EV).

Crackdown on drink driving laws welcomed by RACQ

RACQ has warned drink drivers to expect tougher penalties after the State Government announced new laws to help keep Queensland roads safe.

Meet RACQ’s President, have your say

RACQ’s President, CEO and Board representatives are inviting all members to meet with them online on Tuesday 21 September at 10.30am to discuss RACQ’s intention to make changes to improve the Club’s governance.

Fuel prices soar above 170cpl in south east Queensland

RACQ has urged south east Queenslanders to delay filling up the tank with petrol, as fuel prices soared above 170 cents per litre (cpl).

Support available for members affected by COVID-19 lockdowns

As Queenslanders deal with the health and economic impacts of the latest COVID-19 outbreak, RACQ has assured its 1.8 million members the Club was here to help them through this challenging time.

Sunshine Coast hit with highest fuel prices in Qld

RACQ has revealed Noosa and Nambour residents were slugged with the most expensive average unleaded prices in Queensland last month, highlighting the importance of being savvy at the pump.

RACQ: Toowoomba's average fuel price climbing

Toowoomba average fuel prices last month jumped almost six cents per litre (cpl) compared with the previous month according to RACQ, reflecting an upwards trend in regional fuel prices across the State.

Rising road toll prompts RACQ safety campaign

Following the deaths of 170 people on Queensland roads so far in 2021, RACQ has launched a major road safety campaign, aimed at reducing road crashes and saving lives.

RACQ still here to help during lockdown

RACQ has assured its members critical services would remain available as 11 local government areas entered a three-day lockdown to try to stop the spread of COVID-19.

RACQ infrastructure wishlist ahead for Brisbane to reach Olympic gold

With Brisbane confirmed as host of the 2032 Olympic Games, RACQ urged State, Council and Federal leaders to work together to ensure not only a successful event, but that Queensland would be left with world class legacy infrastructure.

The evolution of RACQ’s corporate governance

It has been nearly 50 years since RACQ’s constitution introduced some of the ways members elect the Club’s directors, but in the lead up to the 2021 Annual General Meeting (AGM), members will hear more about upcoming changes to RACQ’s corporate governance and how it will benefit them.

RACQ car helps Ayr teen get licence

An RACQ vehicle donated to Ayr State High School has been the key to success for Indigenous student Denaya Carney, who used the car to complete her 100 hours of driving experience and pass her driver licence test.

What you need to do now for next tax time: RACQ

As many Queenslanders were finalising their 2021 tax return, RACQ Bank has encouraged them to take the time now to get organised for next year’s return to save a potential headache in the future.

RACQ Bank enhancements offer more for members

RACQ Bank members may have recently noticed a number of improvements to their banking services and products, including faster bank transfers.

Hundreds caught with mobile phones on first day of roll out

RACQ has expressed serious concern after 417 drivers were caught on their mobile phones or not wearing a seatbelt by covert cameras on their first day of operation in Queensland.

New distraction laws as mobile phone cameras rollout

Queenslanders have been warned mobile phone and seatbelt enforcement cameras would go live this month across the State as police rolled out new tactics to stem the loss of lives on our roads.

New mobile phone laws and cameras launched in Qld

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.

New sponsorship to support north Queensland students

RACQ has encouraged local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students in north Queensland to apply for its new local scholarship program, which would see the Club fund 10 TAFE course places, worth $50,000.

Major road closures in Brisbane this weekend

Drivers have been warned to expect major road closures and traffic delays in Brisbane this weekend as 6,000 cyclists took to the streets for the Tour de Brisbane charity bike ride.

Triple whammy puts fuel at all-time record high

Records in Brisbane and the Gold Coast have tumbled as the average cost of fuel hit more than 173 cents per litre (cpl), prompting RACQ to urge drivers to avoid the bowser.

Mandatory number plate labels for electric and hydrogen vehicle owners by October

RACQ has warned drivers of electric, hybrid and hydrogen vehicles to ensure they had the correct label displayed on their vehicle’s number plate, with grace period due to end.

Queenslanders fall victim to scams: RACQ Bank

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.

Be aware of 1 July cost increases: RACQ

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 still here to help during lockdown

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.