RACQ has warned Queenslanders to put safety first when riding on scooters, after it was revealed more than $230,000 worth of fines were handed out to almost 2000 riders of Personal Mobility Devices (PMDs), which included segways, hoverboards and e-scooters, in the last two years.
RACQ has warned motorists to expect permanent changes to on-street parking after Brisbane City Council announced cash payments would no longer be available.
RACQ has revealed traffic congestion in Brisbane had soared, peaking at levels not seen in years, indicating residents continued to favour cars over public transport for their commute amid COVID-19.
RACQ has welcomed the Federal Government’s focus on encouraging businesses to buy electric vehicles (EVs) as it would bolster the second-hand market and prompt more drivers to try the emerging technology.
RACQ has issued an urgent warning to motorists with a Hyundai Tucson manufactured between 2015 and 2021 due to fears the engine could catch fire.
RACQ has warned drivers to pack their patience after a number of crashes and a breakdown brought traffic to a standstill around Brisbane.
RACQ has urged homebuyers to do their research and exercise caution when borrowing, after new data revealed an influx of Australians committing to new home loans.
UPDATED: RACQ has warned motorists to drive safely on the roads in south east Queensland today, after Queensland Fire and Emergency Service responded to 12 crashes as well as reports of people driving through flood water this morning.
RACQ Foundation has celebrated 10 years of helping Queensland communities affected by natural disasters get back on their feet.
High definition (HD) maps would be crucial to the success of driverless cars in Queensland and governments and private businesses would have to work together to make it happen, a report jointly produced by RACQ has revealed.
Learner drivers struggled to remember roundabout rules and master parallel parking according to new research from RACQ, prompting a reminder for novice drivers to prioritise plenty of practice.
As electric vehicles (EVs) became more popular and affordable, RACQ will unveil its new tow trucks and roadside patrol equipped with on-board mobile EV chargers, now available to drivers who run out of charge in Brisbane.
RACQ has warned motorists to expect changes to some of Brisbane CBD’s busiest streets, as curbside parking was removed to make way for Brisbane City Council’s CityLink Cycleway trial.
RACQ has warned motorists the Victoria Bridge would close permanently to general traffic this Sunday (24 January) to make way for the Brisbane Metro and an active transport link.
RACQ has warned commuters to expect long delays after two trucks crashed on the Logan Motorway and blocked lanes heading west early Wednesday morning.
RACQ has issued an urgent warning about the risks of leaving children and pets in cars with a severe heatwave expected to hit parts of western Queensland on Friday.
RACQ has encouraged Toowoomba motorists to do their research before filling up the tank as prices remained high at most sites across the Garden City.
RACQ has renewed calls to fast-track Bruce Highway safety capacity and flood immunity projects, as well as Federal Government funding for the Inland Highway, after it was once again cut by recent flood waters.
RACQ has urged Queenslanders to be on the lookout for sophisticated scammers, after a new report revealed Australians lost $176 million to cons and scams in 2020.
RACQ has warned unsuspecting motorists could face hefty fines if they hung their face masks on their vehicle’s rear view mirror while driving.
RACQ has urged north Queensland residents to act now to prepare their homes and families as Tropical Cyclone (TC) Kimi threatened to make landfall Monday afternoon.
RACQ has welcomed news the majority of $225 million in Federal Government funding for road safety projects in Queensland would be spent in regional areas.
RACQ has warned residents to prepare as Tropical Cyclone Kimi pummelled towards far north Queensland communities.
RACQ has urged property owners to prepare their homes for more wild weather, with severe storms predicted for south east Queensland over the weekend and a tropical cyclone likely to form off north Queensland early next week.
RACQ has warned motorists to continue to take care on the roads after flooding peaked in north Queensland’s Lower Herbert region on Tuesday night.
With two major weather systems set to collide in north Queensland, RACQ has warned residents to brace for more heavy rain and flooding.
RACQ has assured its members critical services would remain available during the Brisbane lockdown period, but urged residents to stay home over the next three days to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
RACQ has informed Greater Brisbane motorists they would no longer need to wear masks while travelling in their own vehicles from 6pm 11 January, but reminded them masks would still be mandatory on other modes of transport.
RACQ has warned motorists not to drive in flood waters, after a man was pulled from the roof of his car after becoming stranded in floodwater south of Ingham.
RACQ has called for courtesy and patience as major highways in south east Queensland were gridlocked in the wake of the imminent three-day Greater Brisbane lockdown.
With motorists using outback Queensland roads to avoid COVID-19 related border restrictions, RACQ has warned drivers not to make the journey west unless they are well-prepared for what can be difficult driving conditions.
RACQ has reminded motorists not to let their guard down when behind the wheel, after a new study revealed many falsely believed their car would protect them in a crash.
RACQ has urged Queensland motorists not to risk lives by driving cars with faulty Takata airbags more than two and a half years after the worldwide recall was issued.
RACQ has welcomed news of a bumper year for hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) sales after the wider car industry suffered its worst year since 2003.