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  1. VicRoads leaders to visit country communities in the west and north

    12 July 2017 Senior VicRoads leaders will hit the road later this month for a four day visit to the west and far north of the state to discuss all things country roads as part of an ongoing statewide tour.

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  2. VicRoads senior leaders visiting Wonthaggi

    4 July 2017 Senior leaders from VicRoads will be returning to South Gippsland to continue the conversation around country roads, with a community session in Wonthaggi on Tuesday 11 July.

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  3. Cycling road rule changes promote safer bike riding

    27 June 2017

    Bike riders found using hand-held mobile phones while riding can be issued with a $476 on the spot fine under a new road rule from July 1.

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  4. Cycling side by side in pairs is a safer way to ride

    19 June 2017

    VicRoads is reminding all road users that cyclists are legally allowed to ride in pairs side by side on most roads, a formation with several safety benefits.

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  5. Be prepared for winter driving conditions to reduce risk

    8 June 2017 Motorists planning trips to the snow where they may encounter challenging driving conditions are urged to plan ahead and drive carefully.

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  6. VicRoads in tandem with councils on shared path safety campaign

    19 May 2017 A new safety campaign featuring customised promotional bicycles is alerting cyclists to a road rule obliging them to give way to pedestrians on shared paths.

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  7. Cyclists 'look bright, use your lights' to be seen and safe

    5 April 2017 VicRoads is reminding cyclists about the importance of using lights for safer riding in the darker months ahead so they can be seen more easily by other road users.

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  8. Australia's top doctors back mandatory bicycle helmet laws

    7 March 2017 Australia’s chief doctors have joined with VicRoads, the Transport Accident Commission and the Department of Health and Human Services in support of mandatory bicycle helmet laws

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  9. Monash Truck Trial uncovers tailgating

    3 March 2017

    The 90km/h speed limit trial for trucks on the Monash Freeway will end on Sunday night after uncovering more tailgating by cars and trucks in the right-hand lane.

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  10. Works ramp up on Napier Street bridge in Footscray

    14 February 2017 Works will begin Sunday night to improve safety under the Napier Street bridge in Footscray.

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