Motorists driving on the toll roads in the eastern board states may save time on their travel, but can accrue huge penalities and fees if they are fined for neglecting to pay the toll or top up their E-tag credit.
Some motorists in Victoria have toll fine debts as large as $200,000 and road toll matters are clogging up the magistrates court.
While some reforms with the toll operators will ease the situation in Victoria, lawyers and advocates are seeking more solutions.
Listen to full episode ABC: What to do about the growing weight of road toll debt
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