Media releases

This week, a record 15,000 high school students witnessed the tragedy and life-changing consequences of road trauma at RAC bstreetsmart, delivered in partnership with WA’s emergency services.

New figures have revealed the Pilbara was the only area in regional WA to not see a reduction in road deaths in 2023.

Bunbury high school students will learn the realities of unsafe driving during RAC Project Road Smart on Wednesday 28 and Thursday 29 February.

RAC is reminding drivers to keep their keys secure to avoid a child or pet accidentally becoming locked in a hot vehicle.

RAC's first-ever electric roadside assistance van has arrived on Perth streets, ready to rescue electric vehicle drivers in need.

RAC is reminding WA drivers to make arriving safely their top priority this festive season, as thousands hit the roads for the school holidays.

RAC is urging Christmas shoppers to stay alert when navigating busy carparks this festive season, as data reveals December 23 and 24 were the worst days in 2022 for carpark bingles.

RAC is reminding West Aussies to plan road trips extra carefully this holiday season, with forecast extreme temperatures increasing the risk of becoming stranded.

Canning Vale and Willetton have been revealed as the WA suburbs with the biggest increases in electric vehicles.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has provided RAC Insurance with a number of recommendations relating to governance. As a result, APRA has advised RAC Insurance that it will apply an additional capital requirement of $20 million, effective 1 November 2023.