Photograph of a school student walking across a pedestrian crossing in front of his school, with a white hatchback car stopped to let him pass
Road rules and safety

Pedestrians and walking

View information to help you safely get around as a pedestrian using roads and shared paths. 


Crossing the road safely

Pedestrians have to share the road with vehicles so it is important they take ca...

Crossing safely around public transport

It’s important to stay alert when you’re crossing a road with tram tracks or at ...

Pedestrians over 65

Pedestrians over 65 are involved in a higher number of crashes because they have...

Pedestrians sharing roads and paths

Be aware of your surroundings when crossing roads and using shared paths. 

Pedestrians with vision impairment

Stay safe when crossing or walking near roads.

Road rules for pedestrians

A summary of the key road rules regarding pedestrians in Victoria.

Using shared paths

Bike riders must give way to all pedestrians on shared paths.

Walking with children

Research shows that young children do not have the skills and experience to be s...