Media releases

Holidaymakers are being urged to take extra care on our roads, with Western Australia recording its highest number of regional road deaths in three years just as the Christmas holidays begin.

Fuel margins have increased by 25 per cent in Perth’s new fortnightly fuel cycle, according to new analysis by RAC.

According to a recent RAC survey, our members think they spend about $4,679 a year on getting around, but a new report by the AAA estimates it’s more than $20,000 each year.

The Minister for Tourism, the Hon David Templeman MLA, joined RAC to officially unveil the new and improved RAC Esperance Holiday Park, where guests will experience modern facilities in one of WA’s most spectacular beachfront locations.

Over 600 students from nine Albany high schools will learn about the life-changing reality of road trauma during RAC Project Road Smart at the Albany Entertainment Centre today.

RAC is urging caution on our roads ahead of the long weekend and school holidays, with regional road deaths reaching their highest level in five years.

Perth’s worst merging locations have been revealed in a new RAC survey, with the Narrows Bridge and Mitchell and Kwinana Freeways topping the list.

Today’s State Budget has confirmed funding for a range of road and transport projects across Western Australia to address road safety, manage congestion and encourage the uptake of low and zero emissions vehicles.

RAC is urging holidaymakers to take extra care on the roads, with new data revealing September last year was the worst month on record for crashes involving caravans.

RAC and the City of South Perth are celebrating the success of Australia’s first and longest-running public trial of driverless vehicles, with today marking five years since the RAC Intellibus® started carrying passengers on public roads.