Overview
- Operation Furlong is active from October 31 to November 4 with highly visible patrols, speed enforcement, and widespread drug and alcohol testing across Victoria.
- TAC data shows 244 lives lost on the state’s roads this year, up 18 on the same point in 2024 and above the five-year average.
- Police report a 75% year-on-year increase in fatal head-on collisions, with many linked to failing to keep left after momentary inattention or fatigue.
- The highest risk window is 2 pm to 6 pm on rural roads signposted at 100 km/h, and motorists are urged to plan breaks and avoid phone use.
- The NHVR reports 138 fatal crashes involving heavy vehicles from January to September with 149 deaths, prompting extra caution around pedestrians in low light.