The NSW Police inspector crashed in the motorway tunnel after consuming more than 20 drinks,then fled the scene. His name has been suppressed for 40 years.
A coalition of justice and health organisations has urged the state government to outlaw such searches of young people due to their traumatic impact.
Transport Minister Jo Haylen likens the transport union to a boa constrictor strangling the rail system,but the government will not escape blame if the city comes to a standstill.