Freeway speeding fines fight heads to court over legal roadblock

Bus and truck operators hit with hefty fines and license disqualifications under tough speeding laws – later changed – introduced for the South Eastern Freeway downtrack will head to court early next year in a bid to overturn their penalties, as amendments to the laws stall in Parliament.

Section of SE Freeway to be upgraded to three lanes

The federal and state governments will spend $14.2 million to provide three lanes of traffic in each direction on the South Eastern Freeway between Crafers and Stirling.