Archie Roach mourners fined for running red lights will not have penalties dismissed

Victoria police confirm at least seven infringements totalling $462 each were issued for ‘serious traffic offences’

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Mourners who were fined for running red lights during late music icon Uncle Archie Roach’s funeral procession will not have them overturned.

Victoria police confirmed at least seven infringements totalling about $462 each were issued to mourners travelling as part of the motorcade, including the driver of a hearse carrying Roach’s body back to Country in August.

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