The regional towns getting $1 fuel
RACQ expected petrol prices to drop below one dollar per litre in Toowoomba in the coming weeks, as the fall in the price of global oil took effect at the bowser.
Don't get complacent as storm season ends: RACQ
As storm season rolled towards an official end this month, RACQ warned Queenslanders to stay alert to severe weather conditions with the potential for wild weather far from over.
Coronavirus is no excuse for DUI: RACQ
RACQ has slammed motorists flouting the road rules, after a spike in driver driving under the influence in parts of Brisbane.
Border lockdown: Entry pass now available
Motorists who lived on the Tweed border who needed access into Queensland for an ‘essential need’ must apply for an entry pass with the border officially closed, according to RACQ.
Go cards only on buses and ferries
Commuters have been warned that only pre-paid go cards would be accepted on south east Queensland bus, train, CityCat, ferry and tram services from Wednesday 25 March, in a bid to limit the spread of coronavirus.
How Queensland's border closures will work: RACQ
RACQ has warned motorists of RBT-style enforcement would be on the roads from 12:01am Thursday when Queensland’s border went into lockdown.
Fuel companies on notice for price gouging
RACQ has warned it would name and shame fuel companies continuing to overcharge motorists during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Lime scooters pulled from Brisbane streets
RACQ has alerted residents Lime has removed its electric scooters from Brisbane’s streets to help stop the spread of coronavirus.
Support our critical lifelines: RACQ
The coronavirus has put serious strain on the State’s community rescue helicopter network, with annual fundraising drives postponed or cancelled due to social distancing restrictions.
Queensland to close borders to stop spread of COVID-19
The State’s peak motoring body has warned Queenslanders the borders would be closed from midnight Wednesday.
Coronavirus precautions needed at petrol stations: RACQ
RACQ has urged drivers to take precautions at petrol stations with concerns filling up at the bowser could spread COVID-19.
Transport cost relief needed now: RACQ
RACQ has called on the State Government to take urgent action to ease the burden of transport costs on households as many Queenslanders face financial hardship due to the impact of coronavirus.
Keep transport on track: RACQ
RACQ has supported Translink and Brisbane City Council’s decision to keep buses, trains and CityCats running to normal timetables despite the Coronavirus pandemic.
Motorists fined $853,000 since new mobile phone laws
RACQ says news more than 853 drivers have been fined since mobile phones laws took effect should serve as a wakeup call to drivers.
Qld's most congested roads revealed
The Pacific Motorway has been crowned the State’s most congested road for the third consecutive time, according to an RACQ survey of Queensland drivers.
More cheap fuel on the way for regional Queensland
Motorists in regional Queensland could see prices at the bowser fall even further, with the Brent oil price hitting a 17 year low on Thursday morning.
RACQ slams excessive price hike
RACQ has called out fuel companies price gouging after unleaded prices in south east Queensland started hiking well above what was expected.
RBT suspension wont stop drunk drivers getting caught
The State’s peak motoring body has warned drink drivers they would still be caught despite Queensland Police suspending large scale roadside breath and drug tests in a bid reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.
Parents urged to take up driving lessons
The State’s peak motoring body has urged supervisors of learners to brush up on their driving skills, after new research found parents became better teachers after taking a lesson with an accredited driving instructor.
More education for repeat drink drivers: RACQ
The State’s peak motoring body has welcomed a new education program for thousands of repeat drink drivers across Queensland, aimed at curbing the deadly behaviour.
We're here for you Queensland: RACQ
As Queensland continued to be impacted by severe weather, the COVID-19 health crisis and tough economic times, the State’s largest Club has urged its members to get in touch if they need help.
RACQ backs more Slow for Sam signs
RACQ has welcomed a plan to roll out 100 new Slow for Sam signs around Brisbane schools as permanent fixtures.
14 roads closed as Mackay prepares for more wet weather
RACQ has warned driver more road closures were likely in the Mackay region after more than 100mm of rain fell overnight and more heavy rain was predicted in coming days.
Qlders rally to give $70,000 paw-up to koalas
In just a month, RACQ’s fundraising drive for Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital’s Koala Intensive Care Unit (KICU) has raised $72,731.
RACQ welcomes stimulus package for Brisbane projects
The State’s peak motoring body has welcomed news infrastructure projects in Brisbane could be fast tracked under a Federal Government stimulus package.
Long delays on major highway after truck rolls onto car
RACQ has warned motorists of long delays on the Bruce Highway after a serious truck crash at Forest Glen.
North Qld urged to prepare now for cyclone
As a tropical low was set to dump 500mm on the far north before it would likely turn into a cyclone later this week, RACQ has urged residents to start preparing their properties now.
$1 fuel predictions are a stretch: RACQ
RACQ has warned motorists in south east Queensland not to hold off filling the tank to wait for unleaded petrol (ULP) prices to drop to $1 per litre.
Safety warning for Uber Pet users
RACQ has reminded pet owners keen to use the new Uber Pets ridesharing feature about the importance of properly restraining animals in a car.
RACQ thanks Qld for raising more than $1m
On Sunday, 15,000 runners, joggers and walkers pounded the pavement at the RACQ International Women’s Day Fun Run to raise more than $1 million for women with breast cancer.
Wide Bay rewarded at the bowser
Wide Bay drivers have cause to celebrate, with Maryborough and Bundaberg named as some of the cheapest places in Queensland to fill the tank last month, according to the RACQ.
Global oil prices plummet keeping fuel prices low
Coronavirus and global economic instability has resulted in the cheapest unleaded petrol (ULP) prices in Brisbane since February last year, with an average of 122 cents per litre (cpl), according to RACQ.
Most common time for crashes revealed: RACQ
RACQ has warned motorists to take extra care on the roads today after new data revealed drivers were more likely to have a car crash on Fridays than on any other day of the week.
Car seat recalled after crash test fail
A child seat RACQ called out after it catastrophically failed a safety test by the Child Restraint Evaluation Program (CREP) has been voluntarily recalled by its manufacturer.