Wednesday,
27 August 2025
Fatigued truck driver caught without emergency brakes, inadequately secured cargo

A former truck driver who breached heavy vehicle regulations and was caught without emergency braking and inadequately fastened cargo has been fined $5000.

The man appeared at Wangaratta Magistrates’ Court on Monday and pleaded guilty to 10 charges related to being classified as high as a critical risk on the roads and submitting false or misleading work diary records.

The court heard police inte...

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