A study was undertaken of attitudes, habits and perceptions on a range of road user safety issues for older people in Australia. The study involved a literature review, a one-day workshop of older road users, and a survey of 1600 young and old drivers and pedestrians in a number of shopping centres. Cars were the most predominant mode of transport among the older people interviewed and likely to remain so in the years ahead. While most respondents were able to nominate people able to chauffeur them around if necessary, most claimed that losing their car would be a severe inconvenience. Older drivers tended to drive less and have fewer trips at night and reported difficulties with glare and seeing other road users in dark conditions. They relied more heavily on controlled traffic situations and were more concerned with other traffic and personal safety than younger drivers. While many older pedestrians still had a current driving license, a sizeable number of them (especially females) had never had one or had given it up recently as a result of ageing difficulties. Older pedestrian problems when using the roads and footpaths were uneven paths, overhanging trees and shrubs, undelineated edges and high gutters. Skateboards, roller blades and bicycles on footpaths were seen to be problematic for older pedestrians. Most older people seek pedestrian crossings when crossing the road and reported some difficulty with brief light cycles, cars not giving way and a lack of refuge areas. Cognitive difficulties seemed to be a problem for older drivers and pedestrians. A number of areas requiring intervention and additional research were identified to help reduce road trauma for older people in the years ahead.