Media releases 2022

RAC has launched the third round of its Reconnect WA initiative, providing up to $1 million to local governments to create more vibrant and connected communities across Perth and regional WA.

Karratha high school students will learn about the life-changing reality of road trauma during RAC Project Road Smart at the Red Earth Arts Precinct today.

A smartphone app could help put a stop to distraction on our roads, with an interactive trial successfully reducing calling, texting and swiping behind the wheel.

RAC members have lifted the lid on the coolest and quirkiest nicknames for their wheels.

RAC is urging Western Australian's to prepare their homes for winter weather, after last year's storm damage claims reach $102 million - an 83 per cent increase compared to 2020.

Parents and guardians are being reminded to set a good example behind the wheel, with an RAC survey revealing our most inexperienced drivers are witnessing some alarming behaviours.

RAC is urging motorists to slow down and keep an eye out for wildlife when travelling on regional roads, after a spike in animal collision claims in April.

RAC is appealing to drivers to ditch the distraction, and practice patience – with mobile phone use, tailgating and aggression identified as major behavioural issues putting lives at risk on WA roads.

RAC has welcomed funding in today’s State Budget for regional road safety upgrades and electric vehicle initiatives, however motorists have been targeted once again with increases to vehicle fees and charges above inflation.

According to the Australian Automobile Association’s latest Transport Affordability Index, it now costs the average Perth family $372 a week to move around our city – almost 14 per cent of the household income.