This is getting off-topic, but were you driving solo? I cannot conceive of driving Sydney-Melbourne without stopping at all - even with a second driver. That’s a 9+ hour drive depending on the traffic and if speed limits are obeyed.
No matter how good a driver thinks they are, driving 9 hours without a break is irresponsible, unsafe and goes against all road safety recommendations that drivers should have a break at least every 2 hours.
If you were driving a heavy vehicle, you would be committing a serious offence doing something like this, punishable with very heavy fines, from $4470 up. A Sydney-Melbourne drive, under the Heavy Vehicle National Law (HVNL), requires a
minimum of two separate 15 minute breaks.
Whether you’re driving down the coast, into the country or even just across town, it’s essential that you plan ahead to protect you and your loved ones.
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Under Heavy Vehicle National Law, a driver must not drive a fatigue-regulated heavy vehicle on a road while impaired by fatigue.
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