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17 Apr 2026

RAC notes decision by ACCC to proceed to Phase 2

RAC notes the decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to undertake a Phase 2 assessment of the proposed partnership with IAG.

30 Mar 2026

High school students presented with real-world road safety lesson

The devastating impact of road trauma will be front and centre for over 17,000 high school students at RAC bstreetsmart, delivered in partnership with WA’s emergency services.

11 Mar 2026

RAC Air Health Monitor sheds light on Perth's air quality

The first RAC Air Health Monitor report has found traffic-related emissions remain Perth’s biggest air quality challenge, with concerning levels of nitrogen dioxide being regularly recorded across our city.

10 Mar 2026

Government response to e-rideables report welcomed

RAC has welcomed the WA Government’s response to a parliamentary inquiry into the safety, regulation and penalties associated with the use of e-rideables.

04 Mar 2026

WA drivers call for visible safety ratings

More than 80 per cent of WA motorists support the introduction of mandatory safety ratings displayed on all cars for retail sale.

17 Feb 2026

Bunbury students set to face confronting road safety lesson

Bunbury high school students will learn the realities of unsafe driving during RAC Project Road Smart on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 February.

19 Jan 2026

Increase in kids locked in cars prompts renewed safety warning

With temperatures set to soar again this week, RAC is reminding drivers to keep their keys secure to avoid a child or pet becoming locked in their vehicle.

11 Dec 2025

RAC statement on ACCC decision

RAC notes the decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to oppose our proposed insurance partnership with Insurance Australia Group (IAG).

04 Dec 2025

Findings of e-rideables inquiry welcomed

RAC has welcomed the new Ride Safe report, which details recommendations following a WA Parliamentary inquiry into safety, regulation and penalties associated with the use of e-rideables.

10 Nov 2025

RAC renews naming rights partnership with Perth's home of live entertainment

Marking the venue’s 13th anniversary, RAC is proud to announce the renewal of its naming rights partnership with RAC Arena, Perth’s premier live entertainment venue managed by Legends Global, securing its association until 2030.

07 Nov 2025

Electric and hybrid cars dominate RAC affordability survey

A new RAC survey has found electric and hybrid vehicles are not only becoming cheaper to own and run – in some cases they are the most affordable new car to buy in their category.

30 Oct 2025

Dangerous driving getting worse on busy WA roads

Over seventy per cent of Western Australian drivers have seen an increase in aggression and distraction, and say our roads are becoming more congested.

21 Oct 2025

Albany students face consequences of risky driving

Albany high school students will learn about the reality of road trauma during RAC Project Road Smart at the Albany Entertainment Centre tomorrow.

20 Oct 2025

Connectivity key to boosting public transport use

Nearly 60 per cent of Perth residents say they would catch public transport more often, if the network was better connected.

17 Oct 2025

EVs ticking all the boxes for owners, despite dip in demand

More than 95 per cent of people who already own electric vehicles are satisfied with their cars, despite research showing interest in EVs is declining.

16 Oct 2025

A new era: RAC and Fremantle Dockers elevate partnership to drive road safety in WA

The Fremantle Dockers and RAC are proud to announce the renewal of their long-standing partnership, reaffirming a shared commitment to making Western Australian roads safer and giving back to the community.

13 Oct 2025

Survey reveals daily dangers in school zones

Congestion, illegal parking, impatience and mobile phone distraction are the top daily school drop-off and pick-up gripes, according to an RAC member survey.

10 Sept 2025

RAC to provide Apple's Roadside Assistance via satellite for iPhone users in Western Australia

RAC is working with Apple to bring Roadside Assistance via satellite to iPhone users across Australia.

04 Sept 2025

RAC response to ACCC statement of issues

RAC acknowledges the Statement of Issues released by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in relation to RAC’s proposed partnership with Insurance Australia Group (IAG).

02 Sept 2025

WA's road trauma crisis deepens

One year on from the WA Government’s Road Safety Roundtable, convened in response to what was the state’s worst level of fatalities in a decade, the situation has only worsened, with even more people being killed on WA roads this year.

14 Aug 2025

RAC welcomes first stage of local roads investment

RAC has welcomed the WA Government’s announcement of the first stage of local roads that will receive safety upgrades under an expansion of the Regional Road Safety Program.

08 Aug 2025

RAC urges caution as animal collisions climb

RAC is warning WA motorists to be extra vigilant on the roads, with new claims data revealing animal collisions are continuing to rise.

04 Aug 2025

Broome students set to learn consequences of risky driving

More than 380 high school students across the Broome region will learn the confronting realities of unsafe driving during RAC Project Road Smart at Broome Civic Centre this Wednesday 6 August.

27 June 2025

RAC Electric Highway concludes after 10 years of powering change

A decade-long RAC electric vehicle charging program will conclude next week following a positive surge in EV uptake and charger availability across WA.

11 June 2025

Safety concerns top cycling barrier, survey finds

An RAC survey has revealed a fear of road sharing with motorists is a major cycling barrier with only 13 per cent of people comfortable riding on busy streets alongside traffic.

15 May 2025

RAC and IAG to enter into long-term insurance partnership

RAC has announced it will enter into a 20-year general insurance partnership with IAG, with IAG set to take on RAC's underwriting as part of the transaction.

14 May 2025

RAC Derby drives road safety messages at WAFL match

RAC has partnered with the South Fremantle Football Club with the support of East Fremantle Football Club to deliver the first-ever WAFL RAC Derby in June.

13 May 2025

Safer Speeds Trial underway in Augusta Margaret River

New speed limits have begun rolling out in the Shire of Augusta Margaret River this week as part of a road safety trial designed to prevent crashes, serious injuries and deaths on local roads.

12 May 2025

National Road Safety Week shines light on road safety as deaths surge

RAC is urging drivers to be extra mindful on WA roads during National Road Safety Week as WA road deaths surge to 70 - surpassing the five-year average by 14 deaths.

15 Apr 2025

RAC survey reveals growing trend towards local holidays

In the lead up the Easter break, an RAC survey has revealed that more West Australians are swapping overseas and interstate travel for local getaways, with the South West and Great Southern emerging as the destinations of choice.

11 Apr 2025

Car seat confusion among parents and caregivers

An RAC survey has revealed confusion among parents, caregivers, and grandparents regarding child car seat safety, highlighting the need for clearer guidance and education on correct restraint use.

24 Mar 2025

Connected town planning key to tackling Perth travel woes

An RAC survey has found up to 75 per cent of West Australians support higher density living coupled with better public transport to tackle the state’s travel challenges, as population growth soars.

24 Mar 2025

High school students face reality of road trauma

This week, 16,000 high school students will witness the tragedy and life-changing consequences of road trauma at RAC bstreetsmart, delivered in partnership with WA’s emergency services.

18 Mar 2025

Road rage, distraction worst behaviours WA road users say

Road rage, impatience and distracted driving are the worst behaviours road users are witnessing, according to an RAC poll of more than 14,000 West Australians.

25 Feb 2025

South West students to face confronting road safety message

South West high school students will learn the alarming realities of reckless driving during RAC Project Road Smart on Wednesday 26 and Thursday 27 February.

22 Feb 2025

Commitment to fund local country roads welcomed by RAC

RAC welcomes the announcement that the WA Liberals will commit $100 million in funding to local government roads if elected.

11 Feb 2025

Spotlight on WA's riskiest roads with survey results now in

Results are in for the RAC Risky Roads survey with over 18,000 nominations received to pinpoint dangerous hot spots across Western Australia’s road network.

31 Jan 2025

Over 80 per cent of commuters say congestion worse than a year ago

An RAC survey has found only 42 per cent of commuters are satisfied with their commute to work, with soaring population growth blamed for longer trips that are fuelling frustration.

28 Jan 2025

RAC issues safety warning to prevent child lock ins during heatwave

RAC is urging drivers to remain vigilant with their keys as data shows child and pet lock-ins a daily occurrence in WA.

28 Jan 2025

RAC welcomes funding for local country roads

RAC welcomes the announcement that a re-elected WA Labor Government will commit $125 million in funding to expanding the Regional Road Safety Program onto local government roads.

20 Jan 2025

Road safety app wins RAC Ignite Leadership Program

A road safety smartphone app designed to help young people safely navigate WA roads has been crowned the winner of the RAC Ignite Leadership Program for 2024.

17 Dec 2024

Road safety warning ahead of deadly festive period

RAC is urging Western Australians to take extra care on the road this Christmas with statistics showing road deaths peaked last year during the last two weeks of December – with 10 of 12 deaths tragically occurring between Christmas eve and New Years eve.

12 Dec 2024

Survey reveals WA's riskiest car parks for bingles

Westfield Carousel and Bunbury Centrepoint are home to the riskiest shopping centre car parks in Perth and regional WA, a new RAC survey has revealed.

29 Nov 2024

Survey finds overconfidence, recklessness among WA’s young drivers

An RAC survey has found many young drivers have adopted risky driving habits, despite rating themselves better drivers than their peers.

28 Nov 2024

Low awareness of car safety ratings prompt calls for mandatory display

An RAC survey has found 70 per cent of people aren’t familiar with Used Car Safety Ratings, prompting a renewed push to legislate visibility of safety scores at dealerships to encourage safer choices.

06 Nov 2024

Analysis finds car costs rising with hybrids offering relief

RAC’s latest car running costs analysis has found Western Australians are spending an extra $70 per week to operate their vehicles – but affordable hybrids can ease car cost pain.

28 Oct 2024

RAC welcomes changes to protect novice drivers

RAC has welcomed the WA Government's announcement of new road safety measures for probationary drivers, including a new one passenger limit for red P-Plate drivers, and the expansion of various road safety programs.

17 Oct 2024

More ways to stay at Esperance Holiday Park following major expansion

New accommodation options are now available at the beach-front RAC Esperance Holiday Park, following a $9.5 million expansion.

14 Oct 2024

Geraldton students set to learn confronting impacts of road trauma

More than 300 high school students from Geraldton will learn about the consequences of dangerous driving during RAC Project Road Smart at Queens Park Theatre tomorrow.

07 Oct 2024

Have your say on proposed Safer Speeds Trial

Community feedback is being sought on a planned trial of speed limit reductions across Busselton and Augusta Margaret River, which would measure the extent lower speed limits assist in preventing deaths and serious injuries on our roads.

03 Oct 2024

WA community calls for better infrastructure for a safer ride

Nearly 30 per cent of WA locals say there aren’t enough safe cycling routes across the state, which is preventing them from choosing to cycle for short trips.

27 Sept 2024

Report finds EVs a top pick to decarbonise travel

An RAC commissioned report has found fully electric vehicles’ lifecycle emissions are 55 per cent lower than petrol cars, even with manufacturing and energy production and use factored into the analysis.

11 Sept 2024

Survey reveals bad behaviours on WA roads

A new RAC survey of WA motorists has revealed some of the worst habits on our roads, with tailgating and poor merging topping the list.

28 Aug 2024

RAC Air Health Monitor recognised for excellence

RAC’s efforts to monitor Perth’s air pollution have been recognised by the Clean Air Society of Australia and New Zealand (CASANZ), with RAC’s Air Health Monitor winning the 2024 Innovation and Excellence Awards in the Industry Excellence category.

20 Aug 2024

Nominations open to call out WA's riskiest roads

Western Australians are being urged to call out the most dangerous roads and intersections in our state, as part of RAC’s biggest road safety survey.

05 Aug 2024

Esperance students to learn realities of road trauma

More than 400 high school students from Esperance will learn about the consequences of risky driving during RAC Project Road Smart at Esperance Civic Centre tomorrow.

30 July 2024

WA motorists urged to drive safely as road deaths surge

WA is on track to record one of the worst years for road deaths in a decade, following a surge in fatalities in the first six months of 2024.

10 June 2024

Karratha students face up to consequences of risky driving

Karratha high school students learn about the devastating reality of road trauma during RAC Project Road Smart at the Red Earth Arts Precinct.

30 May 2024

Homeowners urged to prepare for winter storms

RAC is urging Western Australians to prepare their homes for winter weather as storms predicted to hit soon.

29 May 2024

Concerns remain for some of Perth's riskiest roads

One of Perth’s most notorious congestion hot spots, on the southbound Mitchell Freeway, is no closer to a safety upgrade, despite being ranked one of WA’s most dangerous roads.

29 May 2024

Concerns remain for some of regional WA's riskiest roads

Nearly half of regional WA’s most dangerous intersections have no plans to be upgraded, according to RAC’s Risky Roads campaign scorecard.

10 May 2024

WA Budget continues transport investment, but clarity needed on future priorities

RAC has welcomed funding for transport and road safety initiatives across our state in this year’s WA Budget.

03 May 2024

RAC Intellibus powers up the next generation of automotive workers

The RAC Intellibus has started a new life at South Metropolitan TAFE, where it will provide the next generation of automotive professionals hands-on experience in the future of mobility.

02 May 2024

Startling rise in road fatalities puts spotlight on National Road Safety Week

RAC is urging drivers to slow down and be mindful on WA roads as we head into National Road Safety Week.

11 Apr 2024

Rising animal collisions prompts road safety warning

Drivers are being urged to stay vigilant on WA roads as we enter the worst period for cars colliding with animals.

27 Mar 2024

Record number of students face reality of road trauma

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.

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