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2010 road toll too high
04 January 2011
The RAC has said that WA’s road toll will remain unacceptably high unless the State government starts to fund the Towards Zero road safety strategy.

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RAC welcomes Reid Highway funding
19 January 2011
A proposed overpass at the intersection of Reid Highway and Mirrabooka Avenue will lift the safety and efficiency of the road network, according to the RAC.

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RAC urges new car buyers to check the stars
03 February 2011
The RAC has urged new car buyers to put safety at the top of their lists following mixed results from the latest round of crash testing by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).

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RAC asks community to identify dangerous roads
07 February 2011
The RAC has launched its 2011 Risky Roads campaign to empower the road using community to help identify dangerous and risky sections of road in WA.

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Fatal and serious road injuries in print
18 February 2011
A joint publication between the WA Police and RAC launched today will be the first of its kind to provide a statistical snapshot of road trauma on an annual basis.

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Motorists beware - WA's riskiest roads
04 April 2011
Thousands of motorists and other road users have sent a clear message to government that more needs to be done to improve WA’s ailing road network by nominating dangerous roads and intersections as part of RAC's Risky Roads campaign.

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Diesel price needs to be investigated
08 April 2011
The RAC is calling for an ACCC investigation into the price of diesel in Western Australia following an analysis that shows motorists are paying too much for diesel.

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Road Trauma Trust Fund changes big win for road safety
19 April 2011
The RAC welcomed the announcement by the State Government that it will progressively raise the amount of funding which flows into the Road Trauma Trust Fund from speed and red light camera fines.

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RAC Easter road warning
21 April 2011
Easter is one of the busiest and most dangerous times on the road and the RAC is urging all motorists to drive carefully over the holiday period.

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RAC celebrates women in the workforce
21 April 2011
The RAC is encouraging staff to acknowledge the important role of women in the workforce as the National Council of Women WA celebrates their centenary this month.

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Chery safety yet to ripen
10 May 2011
The RAC is urging consumers to put safety first when buying a small car after the Chinese-built Chery J1 received only a 3-star safety rating from ANCAP in the brand’s first ever crash test.

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Prepare your home for winter
16 May 2011
The RAC is encouraging Western Australians to take a few simple precautions to ensure their homes are protected from any untoward weather this winter.

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Safety of cyclists on WA roads must improve
16 May 2011
Cyclists are increasingly at risk on Western Australian roads with the number of riders killed and seriously injured rising by 56 per cent between 2000 and 2009.

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RAC welcomes road safety boost
19 May 2011
The RAC has welcomed the significant boost for road safety in today’s State Budget made possible by the two-stage increase in funding for the Road Trauma Trust Fund.

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New Ford comfortably in 5-star Territory
26 May 2011
The RAC has backed the latest ANCAP crash safety results for the new Ford Territory SZ, in which the popular SUV received a 5‐star rating.

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Misfuelling issues on the rise
30 May 2011
A recent spate of misfuelling incidents in Perth’s northern suburbs has prompted the RAC to issue a warning to motorists urging them to ensure they put the correct fuel in their vehicles when they fill up.

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First 5-star electric
28 June 2011
The RAC has welcomed the first 5-star rated electric car, the Nissan Leaf, in the latest round of star rating results released by The Australian New Car Safety Program (ANCAP) today.

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The RAC welcomes free 4am train service
30 June 2011
The RAC has welcomed the State Government's announcement of a trial 4am free train service.

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Carbon tax exemption: win for motorists
04 July 2011
The RAC has welcomed the Federal government’s announcement that a carbon tax will not apply to petrol.

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RAC welcomes public transport master plan
14 July 2011
The RAC has welcomed the release of the State Government’s vision for the future of public transport in Perth.

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WA short changed in road funding
25 July 2011
The RAC says new evidence has confirmed that Western Australia is being massively short-changed by Canberra when it comes to road funding.

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Used cars guide to help buyers make a safe choice
26 July 2011
Motorists could be unnecessarily putting their lives at risk when they purchase a used vehicle according to the RAC’s latest Used Car Safety Ratings.

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RAC vehicle costs survey finds it's cheaper to run a car in 2011
01 August 2011
The average cost of owning and operating a car in Western Australia has gone down by 2.1 per cent over the past year, the RAC’s 2011 Vehicle Operating Costs survey has found.

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Five stars for five cars in latest ANCAP ratings
09 August 2011
The RAC has welcomed the strong 5-star results achieved by five cars in the latest round of ANCAP crash test ratings to be released.

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RAC cycling survey results revealed
22 August 2011
The RAC has called for motorists and cyclists to work together to make the roads safer for all road users.

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RAC takes road safety education to the South West
25 August 2011
RAC takes road safety education to the South West

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WA new car buyers at highest safety risk, warns RAC
21 September 2011
The RAC has labelled an ANCAP crash test result of 3-stars for the Chinese-built Geely MK and 2 stars for the Mahindra Pik-Up twin cab ute as unacceptable for new cars in 2011.

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Harsher penalties for drink driving
30 September 2011
With tougher drink driving penalties coming into force from tomorrow, a new RAC survey has shown one in four drivers don’t know the legal blood alcohol level for driving.

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RAC issues warning after another poor safety result
06 October 2011
The RAC has warned car buyers to carefully consider the safety of themselves and their loved ones following the release by ANCAP of a poor 2-star safety rating for the Chinese-built Chery J11 compact sports utility vehicle.

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RAC welcomes new dangerous driving penalties
20 October 2011
The RAC has welcomed a move by the State government to ensure dangerous drivers who kill other road users face tougher penalties.

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RAC applauds five star safety results
31 October 2011
The RAC has welcomed 5-star ANCAP safety ratings for the new Ford Ranger 4x4 twin-cab ute, the Honda CR-Z hybrid sports car and Toyota’s renowned people mover, the Tarago.

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New partnership aims to reduce risk of young drivers
03 November 2011
The RAC and Hale School have partnered in a pioneering program that will see students, who have recently passed their driving tests, undergo further driver training at the RAC Driving Centre.

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Motorists risking car damage and safety
07 November 2011
The RAC says an increasing number of motorists are risking serious damage to their cars and their own safety by not having their vehicles serviced regularly enough.

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RAC launches new sponsorship programs
08 November 2011
The RAC is this week launching its new Community Partnerships and Grass Roots Grants programs from across Western Australia to apply to both programs for funding.

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Australias Best Cars finalists
08 November 2011
An LPG-fuelled Australian six-cylinder car has made the finals of this year’s Australia’s Best Cars award.

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RAC takes road safety education to Albany
16 November 2011
Albany and surrounding towns will be the focus of RAC Community Education this week, with a number of road safety presentations planned.

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RAC joins in co-operatives show of strength in 2012
23 November 2011
The RAC has joined with other member based organisations in Western Australia and Commerce Minister Simon O’Brien to celebrate the launch of the International Year of the Co-operative (2012) at UWA Business Centre.

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RAC gives leavers a reason to take a break
24 November 2011
The RAC is encouraging all leavers to take a break when travelling after a recent RAC survey revealed two thirds of young drivers get behind the wheel when fatigued.

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Safer choices boosted by latest 5-star results
05 December 2011
The release of 5-star ANCAP safety ratings for 12 vehicles including two utes and five small cars has signified strong progress for new car safety in Australia, according to the RAC.

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RAC warns against kids in hot cars
06 December 2011
The RAC is warning parents not to allow children to play with car locks and remote controls following a large number of accidental child lock-ins.

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Australia's best cars crowned
30 November 2011
The LPG-powered Ford Falcon EcoLPI has been judged one of Australia’s Best Cars in the annual RAC-backed awards.

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RAC launches Rediscover WA campaign
19 December 2011
RAC has launched the first part of its Rediscover WA campaign by announcing an exclusive RAC member event will be held at Rottnest Island in April 2012.

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WA drivers continue to speed
23 December 2011
Western Australian drivers continue to flaunt speed limits with 18-34 year olds being the worst offenders, according to new research by the RAC.

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