40kph limit past emergency vehicles

Since 1 July 2025, rule 79A of the Road Safety Road Rules 2017 (Vic) applies. This rule applies to a driver approaching a stationary or slow moving police vehicle, emergency vehicle and various other specified vehicles including roadside assistance vehicles. The rule applies when the vehicle is displaying a flashing blue, red, magenta or yellow light or sounding an alarm. In these circumstances the driver must drive at a speed at which they can safely stop before passing. The driver must give way to the vehicle and must not overtake at a speed greater than 40kph. An offence against this section carries up to 5 penalty units at a maximum. Penalty units are updated each July but as at 2025 a penalty unit is $203.51

This rule will apply to all lanes of the road but not the opposite side of the road beyond the median strip.