RAC Media Releases

State Budget: Good for road safety, light on light rail

2012-05-18T08:50:51+08:00

The RAC says the 2012/13 State Budget will be welcomed by motorists and will make a significant start on reducing the number of deaths and injuries on WA roads.

New funds for road safety to save lives: RAC

2012-05-14T16:02:30+08:00

The RAC has welcomed the announcement of a new funding package for road safety initiatives worth almost $90 million.

Inaugural road safety event for WA

2012-05-08T08:28:18+08:00

The RAC is teaming up with the WA Police, Fire and Emergency Services Authority, St John Ambulance and Royal Perth Hospital to bring bstreetsmart to WA year 10, 11 and 12 students for the first time e

CCI/RAC launch campaign to look at the cost of congestion for business

2012-05-04T08:58:41+08:00

WA’s largest business representative group, CCI, and the State’s peak motoring body, the RAC, have joined forces to investigate how the growing issue of congestion is affecting businesses in Western A

RAC welcomes young driver reforms

2012-04-24T10:20:41+08:00

The RAC has welcomed new restrictions to be introduced by the State Government that will aim to save young lives on WA roads.

Anti congestion measures good start

2012-04-24T10:17:09+08:00

The RAC has welcomed the tranche of anti congestion measures released by the Government including the extension of the CAT bus service and much need investment into cycling infrastructure.

Basic car checks essential

2012-04-04T13:02:43+08:00

Motorists setting off on their Easter holidays this year could be putting their trip in jeopardy by not preparing their car properly a snap poll conducted by the RAC has revealed.

Cycling plan a good start but needs more work

2012-03-14T13:17:55+08:00

The RAC has welcomed the release of the draft Western Australian Bicycle Network Plan 2012 -2021 but says the community will expect to see more commitments and financial backing in the final document.

International Womans Day

2012-03-08T10:47:13+08:00

The RAC will celebrate International Women’s Day by honouring the contributions and achievements of its staff on 8 March.

Fewer road fatalities in 2011

2012-02-24T09:03:42+08:00

Western Australia has recorded one of its lowest road fatality rates since the early 1970’s yet 179 people still lost their lives on the State’s roads last year.

Regional road safety, congestion top priorities in 2012 State budget: RAC

2012-02-14T14:35:24+08:00

The RAC says the State government must address Western Australia’s shocking regional road toll and the growing issue of congestion in the State Budget to be handed down in May.

RAC welcomes stricter pedestrian safety in cars

2012-02-03T09:47:14+08:00

The RAC has welcomed the ANCAP safety ratings of the Honda Civic and Hyundai Veloster, which received 5 stars each under a new ratings system that now takes into account pedestrian protection.

RAC ready for first summer scorcher

2012-01-25T08:46:10+08:00

The RAC is ramping up its roadside assistance patrols and Auto Services centres in preparation for the coming heatwave.

RAC launches new brand campaign

2012-01-23T09:55:56+08:00

For the first time in over three years, the RAC is launching a new brand campaign that highlights to Western Australians how the RAC is On your Side.

Mixed results for WA's national highway network

2012-01-19T10:33:30+08:00

The safety of Western Australia’s National road network has received mixed results in an Australian road assessment report released today by the RAC.

Fewer road fatalities in 2011

2012-01-03T08:41:53+08:00

Western Australia has recorded one of its best road fatality rates since the early 1970s but more work needs to be done according to the RAC.