Truck drivers will now face tougher penalties for entering Sydney tunnels in an overheight truck, to minimise disruptions to our busy road network and keep commuters moving.
There have been 40 overheight trucks detected in the Sydney Harbour Tunnel alone in 2022, almost double the number in 2021.
Minister for Metropolitan Roads Natalie Ward said the NSW Government was increasing the penalties following a recent spike in the number of incidents of overheight trucks wreaking havoc on our roads.
“The fine for overheight trucks will now increase from $3740 to $5,500, which is the maximum penalty that can be applied for a road rule offence.
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