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

Advice on how to stay safe as a pedestrian.

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

Tips to help pedestrians over 65 cross the road safely. 

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

Information on how pedestrians and bike riders can use shared paths safely and c...

Walking with children

Parents and carers should take special care of young children walking near roads...