Car impounded for dangerous driving in Benalla

Police said they were extremely concerned by the driving behaviour and intercepted the vehicle as it approached an 80km zone at a level crossing.

It takes a train more than 200 metres to stop, so it’s important for motorists to slow down when approaching crossings to ensure they can give way to trains.

The vehicle was impounded for 30 days, at a cost of $1280 and the 25-year-old driver will receive a summons to appear at court.

For more information about driving safely around train tracks, visit transport.vic.gov.au/road-and-active-transport/road-rules-and-safety/trains-and-level-crossings/