Safety the best present this year
18 December 2014
With just one week until Christmas, RAC is asking Western Australians to consider how they will stay safe on the roads this festive season.
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Wheatbelt deaths can be reduced with low cost solutions
17 December 2014
An independent assessment of three Wheatbelt roads with high crash rates has found installing low-cost road safety measures could reduce crashes and potentially save lives.
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New survey highlights young drivers at risk
23 November 2014
The RAC’s 2014 free2go Driver Survey has revealed that while young drivers in Western Australia recognise risky behaviour on the roads, they still engage in these behaviours while driving.
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Wheatbelt roads on the risky radar
19 November 2014
RAC today released the results from the 2014 Risky Roads campaign which has identified the community’s views on the State’s most dangerous regional roads.
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South West roads on the risky radar
19 November 2014
RAC today released the results from the 2014 Risky Roads campaign which has identified the community’s views on the State’s most dangerous regional roads.
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Pilbara roads on the risky radar
19 November 2014
RAC today released the results from the 2014 Risky Roads campaign which has identified the community’s views on the State’s most dangerous regional roads.
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Peel roads on the risky radar
19 November 2014
RAC today released the results from the 2014 Risky Roads campaign which has identified the community’s views on the State’s most dangerous regional roads.
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Mid West on the risky radar
19 November 2014
RAC today released the results from the 2014 Risky Roads campaign which has identified the community’s views on the State’s most dangerous regional roads.
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Metro roads on the risky radar
19 November 2014
RAC today released the results from the 2014 Risky Roads campaign which has identified the community’s views on the State’s most dangerous metropolitan roads.
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Broome roads on the risky radar
19 November 2014
RAC today released the results from the 2014 Risky Roads campaign which has identified the community’s views on the State’s most dangerous regional roads.
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Great Southern roads on the risky radar
19 November 2014
RAC today released the results from the 2014 Risky Roads campaign which has identified the community’s views on the State’s most dangerous regional roads.
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Goldfields roads on the risky radar
19 November 2014
RAC today released the results from the 2014 Risky Roads campaign which has identified the community’s views on the State’s most dangerous regional roads.
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Gascoyne road on the risky radar
19 November 2014
RAC today released the results from the 2014 Risky Roads campaign which has identified the community’s views on the State’s most dangerous regional roads.
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Independent taxi review released
17 November 2014
RAC today released the findings of an independent Review into aspects of the taxi industry.
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Fuel excise tax takes hold of WA wallets
10 November 2014
RAC says the Australian Government’s fuel tax levy will begin delivering a hit to motorists’ hip pockets from today.
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RAC trial lights up congestion solutions
26 October 2014
A landmark RAC trial using technology to improve the performance of traffic signals has found peak hour congestion can be considerably decreased without the need for new infrastructure.
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2014 Australia’s Best Cars winners announced
25 October 2014
RAC has announced the 15 best new cars on the Australian market, as determined by the prestigious 2014 Australia's Best Cars program.
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Western Australian motorists short changed
10 October 2014
A new report commissioned by the RAC examining motorist-related tax has found that our State is being short changed by Canberra.
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RAC reveals safest used cars for 2014
10 September 2014
The release of the RAC’s 2014 Used Car Safety Ratings guide has shown that well-informed used car buyers do not have to compromise vehicle safety, but there are still many vehicles which cannot be recommended for buyers who prioritise safety.
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Cycling Education for Regional Students
10 September 2014
The RAC will provide $8,300 in support to WestCycle, through its Community Sponsorships program, to deliver a series of cycling education workshops to 270 primary school students across WA’s Mid West and Wheatbelt regions.
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Record crowds expected for Anzac Albany centenary
20 August 2014
200 camping sites are still available in Albany over the Anzac centenary weekend for RAC members to book, despite the city being close to capacity for the upcoming commemorations.
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Keeping our members and the community moving
20 August 2014
200 camping sites are still available in Albany over the Anzac centenary weekend for RAC members to book, despite the city being close to capacity for the upcoming commemorations.
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Land use response key to future of Airport Rail Link
12 August 2014
The RAC has welcomed the release of details for the State Government’s Airport Rail Link, and is now calling on the government to ensure there are robust land use plans in place for the area surrounding the proposed stations and wider catchment.
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State’s most at risk drivers learn lifelong lesson
1 July 2014
More than 2,000 country students from across WA witnessed first-hand the consequences of distracted driving when the RAC, WA Police, St John Ambulance, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services and Royal Perth Hospital staged the inaugural Country Week bstreetsmart.
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RAC supporting guardians in the sky
1 July 2014
The RAC is pleased to be confirmed as the sponsor of the State’s dedicated 24 hour emergency rescue helicopter, RAC Rescue, based in Perth.
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Safe following distances can help reduce congestion
19 June 2014
Leaving adequate space between vehicles could help improve the safety and efficiency of Perth’s roads, a new RAC Mobility Bulletin Maintaining safe following distances using low cost solutions has found.
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RAC commemorates ANZAC Albany centenary
19 June 2014
The RAC has announced its partnership with the City of Albany to commemorate 100 years since Australian and New Zealand troops departed King George Sound in Albany for the First World War.
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Vehicle safety ratings need to be seen on all cars
14 June 2014
The State Government’s announcement today that 5-Star Safety Ratings will be displayed at some dealerships is a welcomed first step, and it should now be expanded to make the display of new car safety ratings on all cars mandatory at the point of sale.
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Warm welcome for guardians of the sky
3 June 2014
The RAC Rescue helicopter has been called out to an unusual mission, with the crew scheduled to fly to Sacred Heart College in Sorrento to reunite with a brave former patient.
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RAC welcomes additional ANCAP funding
21 May 2014
The RAC has welcomed today’s announcement of continued Federal Government funding for the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).
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Federal Budget does not guarantee a fair share of funding for WA
14 May 2014
The RAC says the 2014/15 Federal Budget will deliver higher fuel prices to motorists, without any guarantee that more infrastructure funding will flow to WA.
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WA Federal Members must reject an increase in fuel tax
9 May 2014
The RAC is calling on WA Members of Parliament to stand up for our State and reject any move to increase fuel tax in next week’s Federal budget.
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Inflated fees unjustified
8 May 2014
The RAC says the State Government’s 2014/15 Budget has delivered a hit to motorists’ hip pockets with motor vehicle registration, licencing and Compulsory Third Party Insurance costs expected to increase by around 12 per cent.
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State Budget must step up and deliver
7 May 2014
This week’s State Budget must fund and deliver key road safety and infrastructure projects.
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Risky Roads under the spotlight
14 April 2014
Western Australians are encouraged to nominate dangerous roads and intersections around the State, as part of the RAC’s Risky Roads campaign.
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Stark reality of distracted driving on show
9 April 2014
More than 6000 students in Year 10, 11 and 12 will get a glimpse into the realities of road trauma when the RAC, WA Police, the Department of Fire and Emergency Services, St John Ambulance and Royal Perth Hospital stage bstreetsmart.
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Vehicle safety ratings need to be seen
8 April 2014
Increasing the visibility and display of vital vehicle safety information on new cars at the point of sale has the potential to save lives and improve the overall safety of Western Australia’s vehicle fleet.
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Additional double demerit infringements welcomed
4 April 2014
The RAC has welcomed the Government’s announcement that mobile phone use and red light infringements will now be included in double demerit periods.
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Lack of electronic stability control results in low safety rating from ANCAP
28 March 2014
The Tata Xenon twin cab ute has received a 2-star safety rating in the latest round of Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) testing.
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Regional cities need to look toward public transport and cycling
27 March 2014
A greater range of regional transport options will be required over the next 10 years, in particular public transport and cycling, the inaugural RAC Regional Transport Survey has revealed.
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Road safety review needs to deliver benefits
26 March 2014
The State Government’s review of road safety in Western Australia, due to be completed this month, should deliver a whole-of-government approach and accountability to save lives on WA roads, according to the RAC.
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Kimberley visit puts the focus on road safety
19 March 2014
The RAC will spend four days educating young drivers about staying safe on the roads as part of its annual Kimberley road safety awareness program.
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Key projects remain uncommitted 12 months on from State Election
12 March 2014
An RAC report card on the Western Australian Government’s first year since its re-election has revealed mixed results for road safety, congestion and cost of motoring.
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Social media a concern behind the wheel
2 March 2014
Results from the RAC’s world-first Attention Powered Car have shown social media, mobile phone use and noisy passengers to be amongst the biggest in-car distractions on the road.
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WA transport and road safety must be Senate Election priorities
25 February 2014
Western Australia’s Senate Election is an opportunity for all parties to outline their commitment to priority transport projects to keep Western Australia on the move.
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RAC commends 5-star rating for Mazda3
14 February 2014
The RAC has commended Mazda for the 5-star ANCAP safety rating received today by its new small car, the Mazda3.
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Country music promotes safe driving
10 February 2014
The RAC will provide $2000 in support through its Community Sponsorships program to promote safe driving to locals and visitors at the Boyup Brook Country Music Festival.
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No time for complacency this long weekend
24 January 2014
The RAC is urging all road users to not become complacent and to keep road safety front of mind this long weekend.
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Travel planning needed to help ease congestion
15 January 2014
Travel plans for new land use developments would help ease pressure on transport networks, a new RAC Mobility Bulletin Travel planning for new developments: Advice for local governments has found.
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Lack of action will threaten job targets and add to congestion
8 January 2014
Perth’s North Eastern sub-region is the only area likely to meet targets set for more localised employment by 2031, RAC’s report Employment Self-Sufficiency Health Check: Planning for Perth’s Congestion Challenges has revealed.
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Fewer road fatalities in 2013
1 January 2014
Western Australia’s road toll for 2013 is likely to be the equal-lowest the State has seen since the 1960s.
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