Safety on our roads
Road safety is an area of significant priority for Victoria Police and partner organisations.
Ensuring the safety of road users requires the commitment of a considerable amount of police resources.
Along with partner organisations, Victoria Police provides specialist and support services to ensure road users are as safe as possible while using Victoria's roads.
A significant part of Victoria Police's partnership approach to road safety is close coordination with other agencies and service providers, including federal, state and local government as well as non-government organisations.
Road policing strategy
The Victoria Police road policing strategy aligns with the Victorian Government Road Strategy 2020-2030 and the National Road Safety Strategy 2021-2030.
Road Safety Camera Program
The Road Safety Camera Program is an integral part of Victoria Police's commitment to road safety. Victoria Police aims to provide a safe environment for all road users.
Hoon laws
Anti-hoon laws are about making roads safer and reducing road trauma. They were introduced in Victoria in July 2006 to give police the power to impound, immobilise or permanently confiscate vehicles driven by people in a dangerous manner.
You can find out more about the laws around unsafe driving on our Anti-hoon laws page.
Drug driving offences
Drug driving affects perception, vision, concentration and reaction time, and causes drowsiness. These factors all increase the chances of having a crash.
Victoria Police conducts enforcement activities targeting high-risk drivers and areas. We're continually working to expand roadside drug testing across the state.
As of 1 May 2023, Victoria Police can issue first time drug driving offenders with an infringement notice at the time of detection. You can find more about these infringements on the drug driving infringement process page.
Drivers who test positive for prescribed illicit drug presence, or are impaired by licit or illicit drugs, face severe penalties such as:
- fines
- loss of learner permit or driver licence
- vehicle impoundment.
They may also be required to attend court or a Behaviour Change Program.
For more information about penalties, visit the VicRoads website.
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