Greater Dandenong Highway Patrol members have issued the first ever Victoria Police notice to surrender in Hallam on 30 May.
Police detected a truck doing a delivery on the Princes Highway around 2pm.
The 33-year-old male driver from Berwick was found to have a suspended license due to a prior drink driving offence.
The driver was issued a notice to surrender the truck for a period of 30 days at a cost of $675.
He will also be charged on summons with drive whilst suspended and breach alcohol interlock condition.
This is the first time in Victoria Police history where a heavy vehicle has been surrendered which is the equivalent to a vehicle impound.
Victoria Police will continue to target drivers of heavy vehicles who do not have valid licences.
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