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.

South east to enjoy fuel below $1 per litre again

Bowser prices in the south east will once again dip below 100 cents per litre (cpl), however RACQ warned unleaded petrol (ULP) would not drop as low as it did a few weeks ago.

RACQ supports Queenslanders on the road and in the air

After supporting the RACQ Rescue Helicopter Network for more than 26 years, RACQ has taken on an additional role in 2020 as naming rights sponsor of the RACQ LifeFlight Air Ambulance Jets.

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.

Learners get schooled on road rules

RACQ has urged young drivers to be aware of the road rules after new data revealed more than 17,000 infringement notices were handed out to learner drivers in a two-year period across the State.

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.

COVID-affected community groups given a hand up

As community groups across Queensland struggled to cope with the impacts of COVID-19, RACQ Foundation has announced organisations doing it tough could now apply for grants of up to $20,000.

How to bank better in COVID-19: RACQ Bank

Queensland’s most trusted bank, RACQ Bank, rapidly evolved to deliver better banking for members during, and beyond, the COVID-19 crisis.

RACQ applauds road stimulus package

RACQ has welcomed today’s announcement by the Queensland Government of more than $400 million in new, accelerated roads funding for drivers across the State, a move the Club had been calling for to help stimulate the economy.

RACQ welcomes home resilience funding

RACQ has applauded the State Government’s announcement it would renew funding for the regional Household Resilience Program, which would create jobs and decrease insurance premiums in north Queensland.

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.

Chopper continues search for missing fisherman

RACQ LifeFlight Rescue Service has joined a Queensland Police Service (QPS) search for a man believed to have fallen overboard from a fishing trawler.

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.

Mt Isa claims most expensive fuel title

Motorists in the State’s north west have no reason to celebrate with Mt Isa named the most expensive centre in regional Queensland to fill up the tank last month.

Gympie claims cheap diesel title

Gympie motorists have reason to celebrate with the town named as the cheapest centre in regional Queensland to fill up with diesel last month.

Bundaberg claims cheap fuel title

Wide Bay motorists have reason to celebrate with Bundaberg named as the cheapest centre in regional Queensland to fill up with unleaded petrol (ULP) in last month.

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.

Dodgy storm chasers preying on hail victims

As central Queenslanders continued to recover from last month’s ferocious hailstorm, RACQ has warned residents ‘storm chasers’ had come to town and were trying to coerce locals into lodging fraudulent insurance claims, which could push up local premiums.

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.

Don’t be complacent – secure your car at home

As Queenslanders spent more time at home, RACQ has warned vehicle owners to be vigilant in securing their cars, with thousands stolen across the State in just three years, and May one of the worst months for theft.

Don't get caught out by super scams: RACQ

After almost 1.3 million Australians applied for an early withdrawal of their superannuation, RACQ has warned Queenslanders to be wary of super scams.

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.

Be alert around school zones as students return: RACQ

RACQ has reminded Queensland drivers reduced speeds in school zones were still in place as Prep, Year 1, Year 11 and 12 students returned to class today following easing of stay-at-home restrictions.

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.

Thousands of Qld cyclists busted without helmets

RACQ has issued a safety reminder to cyclists after concerning new data revealed almost 5000 people were fined for failing to wear a helmet in Queensland in the last two years.

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.

Serious safety warning after horror day on Qld roads

RACQ has issued a strong warning to motorists after four separate crashes on south east Queensland roads in one afternoon left three people fighting for life.

Queensland budgets struggling under COVID-19 burden

New data has revealed 80 percent of Queenslanders need to overhaul their household budget if they’re to survive the economic pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting advice from RACQ Bank on the best ways to tackle the period ahead.

RACQ predicts thousands of calls for help after long, cold weekend

After RACQ Roadside Assistance Patrols attended more than 4,700 jobs over the long weekend, the Club has predicted today would be even busier.

Five stars for Nissan Juke

The Nissan Juke has become the latest vehicle to receive a five-star safety rating from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).

Urgent takata airbag warning

RACQ has issued an urgent warning to Queensland motorists after it was revealed by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) that 200,000 vehicles fitted with potentially deadly takata airbags were still on Aussie roads and 8000 were so dangerous they should not be driven at all.

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.