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Multiple Fatigue Offences

Court
Liverpool Local Court
Date
February 2026
Charges
  • 2 × Solo driver working more than the standard maximum work time – Critical Risk Breach
  • 1 × Solo driver working more than the standard maximum work time – Substantial Risk Breach
Maximum Penalty
  • $20,590 for each critical risk offence
  • $8,250 for the substantial risk offence
Total maximum exposure: $49,430
RESULT $2,250 IN FINES

A heavy vehicle driver faced three fatigue management charges under the Heavy Vehicle National Law, including two critical risk breaches and one substantial risk breach.

Despite a total maximum penalty exposure of $49,430, the matter was finalised with fines of $750 for each offence, resulting in a total of $2,250.

Critical Fatigue Offence

Court
Downing Centre Local Court
Date
November 2025
Charge
Two-up driver resting for less than the standard minimum rest period – Critical Risk Breach
Maximum Penalty
$19,960
RESULT $1,000 FINE

A heavy vehicle driver faced a critical fatigue management offence under the Heavy Vehicle National Law.

Despite facing a maximum penalty of $19,960, the matter was finalised with a $1,000 fine.