The Latest Breaking News from VicRoads

'I am so sorry': diabetic driver speaks over pub crash

A diabetic says he made some "very stupid decisions" as he became hypoglycaemic and did not eat before driving into and killing five people including kids.

AAP · Mar 10

Hanging up the car keys for good: the decision to stop driving is complicated, but are age-based restrictions the answer?

With rules for elderly drivers under scrutiny in Victoria, experts disagree on mandatory assessments

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2025

AFL star Clayton Oliver fined for suspended driving

AFL midfielder Clayton Oliver has pleaded guilty to getting behind the wheel after VicRoads suspended his licence for medical reasons.

AAP · Feb 6, 2024

VicRoads considers medical review notification changes after dozens say licence suspended unknowingly

The agency looks at ways to improve communication with motorists, after the ABC revealed many drivers were unaware their licence had been suspended on medical grounds.

ABC News · Dec 17, 2022

VicRoads medical review process criticised as drivers left unaware their licence had been cancelled

The ABC has found seven drivers who say their licences were suspended on medical grounds, but VicRoads didn't tell them. They are calling for urgent changes to how VicRoads communicates with motorists.

ABC News · Dec 4, 2022

VicRoads suspends licence of driver with depression over missing medical form

Drivers with "serious psychiatric conditions" including depression are legally required to notify VicRoads. Clare Ridgway didn't realise – then she lost her licence.

ABC News · Nov 28, 2022

Vic Driver’s Licences Are Getting A Swanky Upgrade Post-Optus Hack So Here’s What’s Changing

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Pedestrian.tv · Oct 30, 2022

New security number to be introduced for all Victorian driver licences after recent cyber attacks

A new security number similar to those used on credit cards will be introduced for all Victorian licences to prevent identity fraud.

ABC News · Oct 29, 2022

Impacted by the Optus data breach? Here's how to replace your passport, drivers licence and Medicare card

Did you get a message from Optus about your identification documents being exposed in the cyber attack? Here's what you need to know about replacing them.

ABC News · Sep 30, 2022

Caught up in the Optus data breach? Here's how to replace your passport, drivers licence and Medicare card

Did you get a message from Optus about your identification documents being exposed in the cyber attack? Here's how to change your licence number, passport and Medicare card.

ABC News · Sep 28, 2022