The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and AFL Victoria are partnering again for Road Safety Round to focus on the dangers of speeding on the state’s roads.
In Victoria, around 30 per cent of fatal crashes and 25 per cent of serious injuries are caused in speeding related incidents.
More than 1000 AFL Victoria-affiliated clubs will don the blue armband this weekend to promote the campaign, as the program enters its eighth rendition.
291 people died on Victorian roads last year, while 140 lives have been lost so far in 2026 - a 20 per cent reduction on this time last year, but still is a harsh reminder of the impacts of dangerous driving.
AFL Victoria chief executive officer Greg Madigan stated the round has become an important annual date to recognise and reflect on safe driving habits.
“Road Safety Round has become a key pillar on the Victorian footy calendar – and a reminder that, on the field and on the road, we're stronger when we unite behind a common goal,” Madigan said.
Minister for Roads and Road Safety Ros Spence furthered Madigan’s sentiment, and acknowledged strong communities such as football netball clubs offer far reach to spread the road safety message.
“Every life lost on our roads is one too many,” Spence said.
“Footy and netball clubs reach people of all ages, on and off the field – and that makes them powerful voices for safer roads.”
This weekend’s 98.5 One FM broadcast is the Road Safety Round clash between Shepparton Swans and Shepparton, live from 1:30pm at Princess Park.
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