Australian Automobile Association

The Used Car Safety Ratings system tracks real world crashes in Australia to help second hand car buyers choose a safer vehicle. Australians are encouraged to purchase the safest vehicle they can afford.

If you’re caught in NSW using your phone illegally while driving you’ll now cop 5 demerit points. Do you think this goes far enough? Should other states and territories follow?

You're not just taking your own life into your hands when you pick up your phone behind the wheel.

The RAC WA are launching the world's first, fully autonomous, ride hailing systems. The new cars should be available to take you and five of your friends out for a spin from early 2019!
These new cars are a leap forward from the RAC Intellibus service, and will not have a stand by driver. Passengers can activate an emergency stop, or make a call to chaperone if needed.

The Federal Government has an opportunity now to take the lead and coordinate a more national approach to road safety. The current strategy is falling short of most targets.

Australia can't afford to wait for action on road safety. A new report from the Inquiry into the National Road Safety Strategy released today makes it clear that improvements to the nation’s road safety performance have stalled.
Each year across Australia more than 1,200 people are killed in road crashes. At least another 36,000 people need hospital treatment, and many of these face life-changing injuries.
The inquiry's 12 recommendations provide a platform to reinvigorate ro...ad safety initiatives and get us back on track #towardszero.
Read the full report here: http://bit.ly/NRSS-inquiry-2018
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Ready for a terrifying statistic? The fatality rate on NT roads is more than three times higher than the national average, as a percentage of population!

The ACCC Consumer Rights Commission have secured a commitment from Volkswagen to improve their consumer complaints handling, by introducing a new refund policy. They now join other manufactures that commit to replacing a new car if it becomes undriveable within the first 60 days.

Have you bought a new car recently, or thinking of buying one? Do you know what your rights are if something goes wrong with the vehicle? The ACCC Consumer Rights commission have produced a new factsheet to help explain what the current law says.

New drivers in Queensland will soon be able to use a smart phone app to get their learners licence. In addition to the road rules the new app also focuses on appropriate driving behaviors, and highlights the risks of mobile phone use while driving.

Road safety unfortunately affects all Australians, young or old. "Over the past decade, 172 Victorians under the age of 18 have died on VIC roads while a further 553 people have died between the ages of 18 and 25."

Some impressive safety features on display here.

Alexandra Parade has just been awarded the dishonorable title of number one traffic headache in the latest RACV Redspot survey.

You don't always have to buy brand new to buy safer. This is a great campaign from the team ANCAP Safety Ratings to highlight benefits of buying 5 star rated vehicles for your family.

Drivers distracted by their smart phones is the leading safety concern for motorists in NSW, according to new research.
People responding to the NRMA survey also called for more police activity targeting dangerous mobile phone use.

When comparing the average household income, Brisbane is the most expensive capital city to own and run a car.
The Australian Automobile Association's latest Transport Affordability Index shows it costs $19,745 to own and run a car in Brisbane for one year.

When buying a new or second hand car we recommend you check the ANCAP safety rating. It could save your life.

Would you have guessed that transport makes up over 14% of income for the average Australian household?
The increasing costs of fuel right across the country is one of the key reasons the cost of getting around is going up.