Police have warned they will be out enforcing speed limits in school zones, following a horror month on Victoria’s roads.
There were 40 deaths across the state last month compared to 28 in September last year, making it the deadliest month on Victoria’s roads so far this year.
On top of that, 38 pedestrians have died on the state’s roads in 2026, with twice the number of pedestrian fatalities occurring on Mondays than any other day of the week.
Police data shows 305 recorded collisions involving pedestrians aged 0 to 17 in the past 12-month period, with most of those collisions taking place between 8am and 9am, and 3pm and 4pm.
“Police regularly enforce in school zones and are on the lookout for a range of offences, including speeding, using a mobile device while driving and failing to stop at a pedestrian crossing,” Road Policing Operations and Investigations Superintendent Michael Kelly said in a media release.
“In addition to enforcement, education is essential and we encourage all parents, carers and teachers to talk to children about pedestrian safety.”
Police urge motorists to slow down and pay more attention around schools, emphasising that children are the most vulnerable road users, being less developed physically and cognitively, and have less experience around traffic.
“We have a collective responsibility to ensure kids are protected,” Superintendent Kelly said.
“Each of us needs to do all we can to make sure children are safe around roads, particularly when travelling to and from school.”
Almost 700 pedestrians in Victoria were hospitalised between February 2025 and February 2026.
For more information and tips for staying safe on the roads, visit the Road Safety page on the Victoria Police website.
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