When your infringement appeal has been received, a letter will be posted to you acknowledging your appeal and advising that the fine has been placed on hold to be reviewed. You are not required to pay the infringement at this time.
We may contact you for more details before reviewing your appeal. If we don't receive this information by the specified date, we will decide based on the information available.
Your appeal will be reviewed within 90 days from your request for review. Your appeal will be assessed based on the information and evidence provided to support your claims. Once we have completed the investigation we will advise in writing our decision on your appeal.
Once a decision has been made you will be notified by post.
If your appeal is successful, depending on the grounds you applied under we will decide to:
- withdraw the fine and take no further action against you
- withdraw the fine and issue an official warning instead
- refer the matter to the Magistrates' Court (or the Children's Court if you're under 18)
- approve a payment arrangement
- waive or vary any fees associated with the fine
- waive or vary any additional steps imposed by the fine
If your appeal is not successful, you will receive a notice by mail to confirm:
- our decision on your appeal
- how much you need to pay
- when you need to pay it by
- any other options available to you.
If your application is not successful, you can apply to have your matter heard in the Magistrates' Court. This gives you (or your representative) a chance to present your evidence in front of a magistrate who will make a decision about your matter.
It is important that you provide your most current address and contact details so you can be contacted about your application if required.
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