Road toll warning as motorcyclist hit by BMW is third person killed by teen criminals this year

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Victoria Police is urging drivers to be more cautious on the roads following the deaths of seven individuals in less than two weeks. The State Cabinet is discussing raising the criminal age of responsibility, with Premier Jacinta Allan reconsidering support to increase the minimum age to 14 by 2027. The number of fatalities on state roads this year has reached 173, prompting police to warn of a potential increase in deaths if driver behavior does not improve. Motor vehicle thefts in Victoria have also risen by nearly 23%, with a significant increase in car thefts by youths aged 14 to 17 in 2023.

Brands mentioned: BMW