Stay safe these school holidays

“School holidays at this time of year are a great opportunity for a road trip, but that often means an increased number of people driving on unfamiliar roads with different conditions,” Mr Lynch said.

“We are encouraging everyone heading away to make sure they get to their destination safely — even one life lost on our roads is too many and we need all Victorians to play their part in driving safely.”

As of September 14, 208 people had lost their lives on Victorian roads in 2023 — up from 170 at the same time last year.

This includes 33 people who have died in the Goulburn and Murray valley regions.

As of July, the Victorian road toll was also 37.5 per cent beyond the National Road Safety Strategy target for the year, which all governments committed to in an attempt to significantly reduce road trauma by 2030.

The RACV has five key tips for motorists heading away on the roads: