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With more than 600,000 members, RAC is part of Western Australian life. RAC is the independent voice for the road users in Western Australia, concerned with all aspects of road safety - safer roads, safer cars and safer drivers. See our views and news in the latest media releases below.

Latest Media Releases

Government should fix the current public transport system first 01 July 2008

The State Government should concentrate on fixing current problems with Perth's public transport system before it looks too far into the future. find out more

Cost of running a car going up 24 June 2008

Motorists are spending up to $50* a week more to run their car than they did last year. find out more

Great Eastern Highway WA's worst road for safety 17 June 2008

The Great Eastern Highway has been named Western Australia's worst road for safety. find out more

RAC calls for uniform safety features 07 June 2008

The RAC is urging car buyers to check the safety ratings of the model they are buying, on the back of the release of the latest ANCAP car safety tests. find out more

RAC backs WA FuelWatch scheme 28 May 2008

The RAC has thrown its support behind WA's FuelWatch scheme, saying it benefits consumers and helps to keep fuel prices competitive. find out more

High fuel prices leave motorists looking for alternatives 25 May 2008

Motorists have started abandoning their cars in favour of other modes of transport because of the high price of fuel. find out more

Battery recycling day delivers $12,000 to conservation group 15 May 2008

The RAC's first battery recycling day, held on Saturday 3 May, has raised more than $12,000 for Bush Heritage Australia, wildly exceeding expectations. find out more

Regional Burglar Beware programme under-funded 15 May 2008

The government has not committed to expand the Burglar Beware programme into Bunbury or Kalgoorlie, despite recent RAC figures showing these areas as regional burglary hotspots. find out more

Burglar Beware under funded 15 May 2008

The RAC is asking the State Government to get serious about crime prevention and allocate more funds to successful programmes such as Burglar Beware. find out more

Perth Bunbury Highway major winner in Federal Budget 14 May 2008

The RAC has welcomed the Federal Government's promise to bring forward funds for important road and rail projects including $160m for the completion of the new Perth Bunbury Highway. find out more