is it legal to drive through a red light for police vic

Ah, the age-old question of whether you can channel your inner getaway driver when the boys in blue flash their lights. In Victoria, Australia, the law is crystal clear: only authorised emergency vehicles like police cars, ambulances, and fire trucks can legally run red lights when responding to an emergency. Regular drivers, even if waving a pretend badge or trying to play hero, must stop at red lights. Trying to drive through a red light just because a police car is behind you won’t get you out of a ticket; in fact, it’s more likely to get you a hefty fine and demerit points.

So, unless you’re in the squad car yourself, keep that foot on the brake and save the drama for the movies. For official rules, check VicRoads or ServiceCentral.