Brake the Habit

Slowing Down
Saves Lives

Speeding, even at low levels, continues to play a significant role in road trauma across Victoria, contributing to at least 25% of serious injury crashes and 30% of fatal crashes.

Driving just 5 km/h slower could be the difference between a close call and a devastating crash.

Crime Stoppers Victoria and the Transport Accident Commission (TAC), with the support of Victoria Police, have launched the Brake the Habit campaign to encourage drivers to slow down on our roads.

Brake the Habit, Lower your Speed.

If you witness high-risk driving behaviours on our roads, you can report it to Crime Stoppers Victoria.

Report Incident

Hear from the experts on why even small amounts of speeding can have devastating consequences.

We asked the Victorian community their attitudes towards speeding – these were their responses.

What the data tells us about speeding and road trauma

Driving just 5 kilometres per hour over the limit increases your crash risk by...

44%

At 10 kilometres per hour over the speed limit, the risk of a crash increases by...

100%

Driving just 5 kilometres per hour under the limit decreases your crash risk by...

30%

The Facts on Speeding

The Facts on Speeding

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Permanent Injury
Speeding limits are designed to reduce the risk and severity of crashes.

Speeding increases the risk of serious injuries—to yourself and to others.
Low-level speeding is widespread and dangerous.
Around 15% of drivers exceed the limit by 3 km/h or more. It contributes to over 1 in 4 crashes and more than 1 in 3 serious injury crashes.
Emotional Impact
Crashes don’t just leave physical scars— they can have lasting mental and emotional effects on everyone involved.
Higher speeds mean more impact force and less time to react.
There’s a strong link between travel speed and impact speed—especially without braking. Higher impact speeds raise the chance of severe injuries.
Loss of Licence
Losing your licence can mean losing your job, your independence, and your ability to do the things you enjoy.
Police enforce speed limits to protect all road users.
Full compliance could reduce hospitalisation crashes by nearly 8%. Enforcement helps prevent dangerous driving and saves lives.

For current information on fines and demerit points in Victoria, click here.

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Remember: You are in control of how much information you share, and you can choose to be anonymous.

Capture High-Risk Driving, Safely

If you witness dangerous driving, record details like the vehicle’s make, model, colour, and number plate.

Record the incident
(if safe to do so)

Start an online report
here

Upload your images
or footage

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You can choose how much information to share and to remain anonymous.

Capture What You Can, Safely.

Note the vehicle’s details and use dashcam footage if available.

Record the incident (if safe to do so)

Start an online report here

Upload your images or footage

Remember: You are in control of how much information you share, and you can choose to be anonymous.

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Tips & Resources

Tips on lowering your speed

Use cruise control – On open roads or highways, this helps maintain a steady, legal speed.
Plan your time – Leave earlier to avoid the temptation to speed when running late.
If you’re a passenger or know someone who speeds, speak up — let them know it’s not OK and they’re putting lives at risk

What do I do if I see someone driving erratically?

If you see someone driving erratically,
Remain calm and remember that you and your passenger’s safety is priority.
Try to safely distance yourself from the high-risk vehicle or pull over.
Once you have pulled over, or if you have a passenger, consider taking note of the following details:
The vehicle’s registration, make and model
The driver’s gender and age
The incident’s time and date
What event took place
Contact Triple Zero on 000.
If the incident occurred in the past, contact the Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000.
Remember: Everyone has a role to play in keeping our roads safe.

What do I do if I'm involved in a collision?

If you have been involved in a collision,
Stop immediately in the safest location you can access.
If someone is injured, call 000 and help the injured to the best of your ability.
Provide your name, address, registration number, and the vehicle owner’s name (if not your own) to those involved in the crash.
Note the make and model of the cars involved, and take photos of any damage.
Contact the police (or make a report at the nearest police station) if:
Any person has been injured.
Any property has been damaged (and the owner is not present).
You feel unsafe.
For more information visit VicRoads

If you have been affected by road trauma?

If you or someone you know has been affected by road trauma and needs to speak with someone, contact Amber Community on 1300 367 797 or visit ambercommunity.org.au
Amber Community is a not-for-profit organisation that offers free road incident support and education.
Their office hours are between 9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday.
If you require urgent crisis support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14.