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Fatigue management

Fatigue management

Fatigue management

Heavy Vehicle – Fatigue management outcomes:

Case number: 2025/00372320

Court: Downing Centre Local Court

Date: 11 November 2025

Charge: two-up driver rest less than standard minimum rest – critical 

Maximum penalty: $19960  

Defendant type: driver 

Plea: guilty 

Outcome: fine: $1000.00

 

Case number: 2025/0037179

Court: Liverpool Local Court

Date: 6 February 2026

Charge: 2 x Solo driver work more than standard maximum time – critical 

1 x Solo driver work more than standard maximum time – substantial 

Maximum penalty: $20590 (each critical), $8250 (substantial)

Defendant type: driver 

Plea: guilty 

Outcome: fine: $750.00 for each offence  = $2250.00

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Few lawyers can offer what Eric brings to the table. With over ten years as a Prosecutor for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP NSW), plus experience across National Heavy Vehicle Regulator, Building Commission NSW, and SafeWork NSW, Eric knows the criminal justice system from the inside out.

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