Motorists now need to slow down to 40km/h when passing tow trucks and emergency roadside vehicles with flashing lights under a road rule change.
Starting today, non-compliance could result in a $961 fine.
RACV automotive services general manager Makarla Cole urged motorists to be aware of the rule change to create the safest environment possible for roadside and incident response workers.
Victorian motorists have been required to slow down to 40km/h when passing stationary emergency service vehicles displaying red or blue flashing lights.
However, this rule has now been expanded to include: accident towing vehicles, breakdown towing services, roadside assistance operators, Peninsula Link incident response vehicles, and EastLink and Transurban incident response vehicles displaying flashing lights of any colour.
The change, announced in April, was welcomed by RACV and its roadside assistance team, following a two-year campaign.
"We're grateful that the Victorian state government has made this change to improve the safety outcomes and working conditions of roadside and incident response workers," Ms Cole said.
Dance school burglary
Fingerprints have been obtained from a dance school burglary in Warragul last weekend.
Police reported the burglary occurred at KC's School of Dance in Burke St between 5pm on Saturday, June 21 and 6am on Sunday, June 22.
It is unknown how entry was gained.
They said the building was thoroughly searched and left in disarray, but it is unknown if anything was stolen.
Police said fingerprints had been recovered from a security box.
Anyone with information which may assist police investigations is urged to contact Baw Baw CIU on 5622 7111.