Calls for law reform to ease burden of unpaid fines for Melbourne's disadvantaged drivers

 New data shows unpaid toll fines in Melbourne are leading to millions of dollars in late penalties, with legal groups warning planned reforms do not go far enough to protect the vulnerable Victorians.

Laws due to be debated in parliament on Thursday will empower tolling operators to request Victoria Police withdraw a fine for people experiencing financial hardship.

But community legal centres want toll-road companies such as Transurban to be able to make the change without police approval and argue toll-road operators are better placed to provide support for people experiencing financial difficulties.

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