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Road Safety

Despite achieving the three lowest road tolls in the past three years, road trauma is the leading cause of death among people aged 1-40 years.

Sadly, most people are killed as a result of speed, alcohol and drugs, or both.

The Department of Justice is working closely with Victoria Police, the TAC and VicRoads to drive down the number of people killed and injured, through the 'Arrive Alive' road safety strategy.

Even though the road toll has fallen by almost one-quarter since 2001 there is still a long way to go.

This section provides access to information on:

• speed cameras
• red light cameras
• drug driving
• facts and figures about road safety.

Video: second anniversary of hoon laws

Police Minister Bob Cameron and Assistant Commissioner (Traffic), Ken Lay agreed the hoon laws were sending a clear message to hoon drivers across Victoria and there are very few repeat offenders.

However, one driver thought otherwise.

Watch the video to find out more from Senior Constable Megan De Winne from Fawkner Traffic Monitoring Unit.