Media releases

RAC is urging parents and guardians to keep their keys on them in preparation for the hottest month of the year in WA, as data reveals RAC Roadside Assistance Patrols rescued nearly 500 children and pets from locked cars last year.

RAC has issued an urgent reminder to motorists to slow down and take extra care on our roads this festive season, with Western Australia recording the highest number of road deaths in six years.

RAC is urging shoppers to practice patience when navigating carparks, as data reveals 23 and 24 December were the worst days in 2021 for carpark prangs.

A new RAC member survey has revealed some of the worst habits on WA’s roads, with tailgating and aggression named the most frustrating road-trip behaviours.

Perth residents can now access real-time data about the air they breathe, with early analysis from the RAC Air Health Monitor revealing nowhere in Perth is immune from unhealthy air.

A new RAC survey has shed light on which new cars are the cheapest to own and run, with consumers facing increasing costs across all categories.

RAC has welcomed initiatives in the Federal Budget that fund WA transport projects and reduce taxes on electric vehicles, however clarity is needed over infrastructure funding in future years.

Thousands of year 10-12 students will witness the tragedy and life-long consequences of road trauma at RAC bstreetsmart, delivered in partnership with WA’s emergency services.

RAC has unveiled plans to launch the most comprehensive air quality monitoring network in the country, with Perth joining cities such as London, Paris and Los Angeles in the use of world-leading technology.

RAC’s Risky Roads Survey has received more than 10,000 nominations from West Australians, identifying busy streets, highways and intersections in desperate need of safety upgrades, right across Perth.