Please note: From 9 November 2009 some of the road safety rules changed. For more information visit the new road safety rules website .

Victoria’s road safety performance is no accident! Our road users are amongst the safest in the world.

This section outlines the key road safety issues, programs, initiatives and strategy.

You can find the following information in this area of the website:

Road safety strategy - Victoria's road safety strategy is called arrive alive!. This strategy is complemented by Victoria's adoption of the Safe System approach to road safety.

Building safer roads - overview of programs to improve and build safer roads, which is one of the keys to reducing crashes in Victoria.

Buying a safer car - Buying a safer car is a positive step towards reducing the likelihood of dying or being injured on our roads.

Safety for road users - covers safety issues and tips for pedestrians, passengers, cyclists, young drivers, older drivers, motorcyclists and truck drivers.

Vehicle safety - find out about safety ratings, crash tests and tips for choosing a new or used car.

Seat belts and child restraints - includes how to choose and use the right restraint for your child, along with many common questions about seat belts.

Road safety education - road safety resources and programs for parents, young/novice drivers and teachers (covers ages from birth to young drivers).

Road safety for businesses and the community- overview of community groups, businesses and government working together in Victoria to improve road safety in the local community.

Statistics and research - overview of Victoria's road safety statistics and trends.