The NHVR has some problems in Victoria, one of which is that they are enforcing Queensland legislation in Victoria. Imagine if Queensland Police were handing out fines to Victorian drivers for breaching Queensland Road Rules. How would the driver in Victoria know what...
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Give Trucks Space
Apart from the obvious, this raises another issue. Dropping speed limits by increments of 50km per hour or more creates problems for heavy vehicles. NSW has a policy of doing this on main roads and highways, then placing a speed camera for good measure. Roadworks are...
Rod Hannifey commends our “fine” efforts
Rod received a penalty for a minor fatigue breach of 15 mins or less in his work diary. This is classified as a breach pursuant to section 254(1)(a) of the Heavy Vehicle National Law (NSW). This offence carries a maximum penalty of $4540, with the penalty notice...
Have you been issued a penalty for driving an unregistered heavy vehicle even though it is registered?
In NSW and other States, there is a particular issue surrounding registration that many drivers have encountered. We have had a number of clients charged under the relevant legislation and have had successful outcomes with every one of them. The relevant charge in NSW...