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Backing local councils to make our roads safer

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) Local Government Grant Program is funding $3 million worth of council led road safety projects.

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Motorcyclist Awareness Month puts rider safety in focus

Victorian motorcyclists and drivers are being urged to look out for each other as Motorcyclist Awareness Month (MAM) begins and rider numbers are set to increase with the onset of warmer weather and longer days.

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School holiday drivers urged to plan ahead and slow down

The Transport Accident Commission is reminding motorists to prioritise safety, avoid driving tired and slow down, as Victorians embark on September school holiday travels.

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Country drivers twice as likely to not wear a seatbelt

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is urging rural Victorians to take safety seriously, after new TAC research revealed they are more than twice as likely to drive without wearing a seatbelt compared to Melbourne motorists.

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New research shows drivers taking multiple risks

New Transport Accident Commission (TAC) research shows a concerning number of Victorian drivers admitting to engaging in more than one risky or illegal behaviour behind the wheel.

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Victorian footballers and netballers unite for road safety

Tens of thousands of footballers and netballers across Victoria will pull on blue armbands this weekend – backing safer driving and honouring the lives lost on our roads.

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Emerging engineers to build on local road safety

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) is offering the next generation of engineers a pathway to a career in road safety, with submissions open today for the 2026 Future Road Competition.

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Councils invited to apply for road safety grants

The Victorian Government is making life easier and safer – with new funding to help keep families safe while out on the road.Local councils can now apply for grants through the 2026 TAC Local Government Grant Program, supporting projects that save lives on Victorian roads.

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