VICTORIA Police are urging caution on the roads after a “horror month” of fatalities.
40 people died on Victorian roads in September, up from 28 in September of 2025. Among them was an 83-year-old Frankston South woman killed in an alleged hit-run.
Victoria Police road policing operations and investigations division, Supt Michael Kelly, said police would focus on protecting children with school holidays now at the end.
“With kids heading back to school, we want everyone to take extra care when travelling around school zones. We have a collective responsibility to ensure kids are protected,” he 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. For motorists, this means slowing down and being more alert around schools.
“Police will be highly visible around school zones to ensure everyone is adhering to the reduced speed limits. 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.
“In addition to enforcement, education is essential and we encourage all parents, carers and teachers to talk to children about pedestrian safety. Police are also regularly engaging with schools and talking to students in classrooms on a range of topics, including road safety.”
First published in the Frankston Times – 13 October 2026