Digital licences soon to upload

RACQ has welcomed news motorists could soon store their licences on their smartphones after a successful trial and regulation changes paved the way for Queenslanders to ditch their physical licences.

Is your budget on track?

As we hit the second quarter of 2021, Queenslanders have been urged to check in on their budget and make any adjustments if needed, so they stayed on track to meeting their financial goals for the year.

RACQ Foundation bring smiles to Tara and Miles

As part of RACQ Foundation’s commitment to helping Queensland communities affected by natural disaster, a team of RACQ volunteers headed to Tara and Miles in March to lend a much-needed hand.

Don’t get fooled by scammers: RACQ

RACQ has urged Queenslanders to be vigilant of new scams and cons, as the number of victims nationwide continued to grow.

Flooded roads now a risk after shocking loss of life on Qld roads

As south east Queensland soaked under 150mm of rain RACQ has warned drivers to take extra care with more than 137 flooded roads across the State.

Traffic woes as lockdown ends and Easter holidays start

RACQ has warned Easter traffic could be worse than usual on Thursday afternoon when millions of Queenslanders are released from lockdown ahead of the long weekend.

RACQ helps fund 11,600 charges sparking EV drive tourism

More than 11,600 charges have powered up electric vehicles (EVs) across the State thanks to an innovative partnership between RACQ, Yurika, and the State Government to drive EV tourism in Queensland.

RACQ quiz sparks fierce debate online

The State’s peak motoring body has set the record straight after a social media quiz asking viewers to identify unsafe driver behaviour sparked debate online.

Don’t be an egg-head this Easter holidays: RACQ

The State’s peak motoring body has pleaded with Sunshine Coast motorists to drive safely this Easter long weekend, after it revealed RACQ’s Air Rescue Network had responded to an alarming number of car crashes already this year.

Easter pain at the pump for GC drivers

Gold Coast drivers were paying more for fuel this Easter than they were pre-COVID, prompting a warning from RACQ to only fill up the bare minimum.

Lockdown traffic and mask wearing rules in cars: RACQ calls for calm

RACQ has called for calm on the State’s roads as Greater Brisbane was set to enter a three-day lockdown following a spate of community transmissions of the UK strain of COVID-19.

Brisbane lockdown: RACQ still here if you need us

RACQ has assured its members critical services would remain available as Brisbane entered a three-day lockdown to try to curb the spread of coronavirus.

Have an egg-cellent road trip with these top tips

RACQ has encouraged motorists to check on the health of their cars before heading off on a road trip this long weekend.

Drivers see red over Centenary Motorway

The State’s peak motoring body has called on the Palaszczuk Government to immediately progress urgent upgrades to the infamous Centenary Motorway after drivers named and shamed the stretch as one of the most congested in Queensland.

Brisbane's inner-city rail network to shut down - what you need to know

RACQ has warned commuters Brisbane’s entire inner-city train network would be shut down over Easter (2 April – 7 April) as construction progressed on Cross River Rail.

No Easter treats at the bowser for Brisbane

RACQ has urged Easter travellers to fill the tank now, with fuel prices set to skyrocket ahead of the long weekend.

Influx of new caravanners prompts Easter safety warning

As the number of Queenslanders buying caravans and trailers soared, RACQ has urged travellers to carry out the proper safety checks before hitting the road over Easter.

Slow down or stay home

RACQ has joined Queensland Police to urge motorists to seriously think about how they behaved behind the wheel after another eight people were killed in crashes in just three days.

UPDATE: A full list of flooded roads revealed

UPDATE: As sunshine emerged on Thursday RACQ warned motorists almost 260 roads remained flood affected and urged them to plan their journeys to avoid the closures.

RACQ Bank cuts fees to save Queenslanders millions

RACQ Bank has once again put people before profits, announcing it had cut more than a dozen fees from all transaction banking accounts which would put more than one million dollars a year back in the pockets of its members.

Townsville drivers see red over congested roads

Drivers fed up with traffic congestion have named and shamed more than 400 of Queensland’s worst roads for unnecessary delays with several Townsville routes receiving poor report cards.

Wide Bay drivers see red over congested roads

Drivers fed up with traffic congestion have named and shamed more than 400 of Queensland’s worst roads for unnecessary delays with several roads in the Wide Bay-Burnett region receiving poor report cards.

Toowoomba drivers see red over congested roads

Drivers fed up with traffic congestion have named and shamed more than 400 of Queensland’s worst roads for unnecessary delays with several Toowoomba routes receiving poor report cards.

Sunshine Coast drivers see red over congested roads

Drivers fed up with traffic congestion have named and shamed more than 400 of Queensland’s worst roads for unnecessary delays with several Sunshine Coast routes receiving poor report cards.

Gold Coast drivers see red over congested roads

Drivers fed up with traffic congestion have named and shamed more than 400 of Queensland’s worst roads for unnecessary delays with the Pacific Motorway taking third place in the annual survey.

Cairns drivers see red over congested roads

Drivers fed up with traffic congestion have named and shamed more than 400 of Queensland’s worst roads for unnecessary delays with major Cairns routes earning poor report cards.

Respect yourself, respect others and respect the road rules

The State’s peak motoring body has thrown its support behind a new safety push by Queensland Police urging motorcyclists to comply with the road rules after 21 riders died in crashes this year.

Pothole threat as flooding eases

As the flood waters receded across the south east RACQ reminded drivers the threat was not over, with hundreds of roads damaged by floods.

Mackay drivers see red over congested roads

Drivers fed up with traffic congestion have named and shamed more than 400 of Queensland’s worst roads for unnecessary delays with Mackay routes earning poor report cards.

Impacted members urged to lodge flood claims online

RACQ has urged members affected by the ongoing rain in south east Queensland to lodge their insurance claims as soon as possible, as the State braced for more wet and wild weather over coming days.

Drivers rescued, flooded roads prompt urgent plea

RACQ has pleaded to drivers to play it safe on the roads after emergency crews responded to more 260 calls for help during Sunday’s deluge including swift water rescues when several motorists were caught in flood water.

Claims grow as weather continues

RACQ members impacted by the ongoing rain event have been urged to lodge their claims as soon as possible, as the continuing bad weather led to a steep increase in claims on Monday.

The key to reducing your risk of car theft

RACQ has urged vehicle owners to get serious about protecting their car keys as the Club’s new research found 70 percent of Queenslanders admitted to storing their keys in easy to steal places including inside the vehicle.

Shed fire, crashes play havoc on SEQ roads

RACQ has warned drivers toxic smoke from a suspicious shed fire at Park Ridge was covering local roads, while a crash on a major motorway has ground Friday morning traffic to a halt.