Media releases 2021

As students return to the classroom today, a new survey has revealed speeding, distracted driving and illegal parking are daily occurrences during the school drop-off and pick-up.

Perth’s first ultra-rapid charging station has been switched-on, providing EV drivers with up to 400km of range in less than 15 minutes.

Patience is being urged on our roads this long weekend, with RAC data revealing a surge in new caravanners taking to our roads ahead of the Easter break.

Thousands of high school students will today witness the tragedy and life-long consequences of road trauma at RAC bstreetsmart, delivered in partnership with WA’s emergency services.

A recent RAC survey has revealed over 80 per cent of drivers support the mandatory display of safety ratings on all new and used vehicles at point of sale – critical information which could save lives and prevent serious injuries.

RAC is welcoming a commitment recently announced by the WA Nationals to deliver a $900 million program of life-saving regional road upgrades.

RAC has welcomed WA Labor’s commitment to invest a further $72 million into lifesaving regional road upgrades, if re-elected in March.

Another 300 lives will be lost on Western Australian roads this year, if deaths continue to occur at their current rate.

Two-thirds of peak hour drivers say they would use public transport more often if it was cheaper, with a new survey revealing overwhelming support for a cap on public transport fares.

RAC is welcoming an announcement today by the WA Liberals that they will commit funding to deliver the $900 million Regional Road Safety Program over four years if elected.