Road safety

Staying safe on the road is everyone’s responsibility.

Advice to stay safe on the road, Victoria’s provisional lives lost count, and how Victoria Police works to keep our roads safe.

Slow to 40km/h

When you see flashing lights (red, blue, magenta or yellow) and workers on the roadside, you must slow down to 40km/h and pass safely.

Read more about law enforcement, emergency and incident response vehicles.

The latest lives lost figures

170 lives lost
on roads this year
205 lives lost
on roads this time last year

*Lives Lost as of 11.59pm on 06/09/2026. (Updated 09/09/2026 09.44am)

Stay safe on the road

Community member road safety

How we police Victoria's roads

Infringements, warnings, and impounds

Our commitment to reducing road trauma

Check and report a stolen vehicle and prevent vehicle theft

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