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Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

U-turn on gas-guzzler fines could penalise motorists

Emissions fines could be removed from vehicle standards under a coalition plan. (Jason O'BRIEN/AAP PHOTOS)

Scrapping financial penalties for automakers who fail to meet emissions standards would render transport laws "unenforceable" and would ultimately make motorists pay more to get around, groups have warned. 

Several environmental and motoring organisations issued the warnings on Wednesday after reports the coalition planned to abolish fines for car companies under Australia's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard. 

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