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Apply for an infringement review

Important information about fines

If you would like to review the Infringements Act, visit the Victorian Legislation and Parliamentary Documents website and search under the heading 'Victorian Law Today'.

How many times can I apply?

Only 1 review may be submitted per infringement notice unless a review is granted on the grounds of 'I was unaware of fine'.

What happens if further information is required?

We may request further information from you. If you do not provide further information within 28 days of the date of request, we may rule on the application without it.

What type of infringement do you have?
This is found on the top of the infringement notice.
Grounds for application
Exceptional circumstances

Please provide details of the exceptional circumstances (where you have committed the offence due to unforeseen or unpreventable circumstances, e.g. medical emergencies).

E.g. a letter, statement or report proving your circumstances

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Allowed file upload: one file only
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Total upload limit per form is 30 MB

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Contrary to law

Please provide the reasons why you think the decision to issue you with a fine was unlawful. For example, you were booked outside the Bayside municipality or were fined for the wrong offence.

E.g. a letter, statement or report proving the infringement was unlawful.

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Allowed file upload: one file only
File must be less than 10 MB
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf doc docx
Total upload limit per form is 30 MB

Allowed file upload: one file only
File must be less than 10 MB
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf doc docx
Total upload limit per form is 30 MB

Special circumstances

If you have any of the circumstances outlined below, you may be eligible to apply for a review of your fines under Special Circumstances.

These circumstances are very specific. You can only apply if you can show that:

  • you committed the offence in part because you:
    • had a mental or intellectual disability, disorder, disease or illness
    • had a serious addiction to drugs, alcohol or a volatile substance
    • were homeless
    • were affected by family violence, OR
  • you cannot deal with your fines because of severe disabling long-term circumstances, even if those circumstances did not exist at the time of the offence.
Special circumstances linked to your offending behaviour

You must show a link between your special circumstances and your offending behaviour.

If you have a mental illness, intellectual disability, or a serious substance addiction, you need to provide evidence of how this reduced your capacity to:

  • understand your behaviour was against the law, or
  • control your behaviour (even if you knew it was against the law).

If you are homeless or a victim of family violence, you need to provide evidence of how this reduced your capacity to control your behaviour (even if you knew it was against the law).

If your fines resulted from family violence, you may be able to apply under the Family Violence Scheme.

Long-term circumstances linked to your ability to deal with your fine

If you are not able to deal with your fine due to severe disabling long-term circumstances, you need to provide evidence that your circumstances:

  • are long term and severe, disabling or incapacitating, and
  • relate mostly to issues other than financial hardship, and
  • make it impracticable or unfeasible for you to deal with your fine by:
    • paying in full
    • paying in instalments
    • completing activities or treatment under a Work and Development Permit
    • applying for the Family Violence Scheme.

Examples include:

  • long-term involuntary mental health care
  • severe physical or intellectual disability.
Who can prepare your supporting evidence?

You must provide evidence from a practitioner or agency who is familiar with your circumstances. Depending on your circumstances, this may be your:

  • doctor or medical specialist
  • psychiatrist or psychologist
  • social worker or case worker
  • accredited drug treatment agency or drug counsellor
  • financial counsellor
  • recognised health, support or welfare agency (for example, the Salvation Army).

Evidence may include, reports, letters, statements, submissions, statutory declarations, police reports and family violence safety notices.

What is required in your report?

Your practitioner or agency report should include:

  • your practitioner's qualifications
  • your practitioner's relationship with you and how long they have known you
  • an explanation of your circumstances, including its nature, severity, duration, and impact on your life
  • the link between your circumstances and your offending behaviour.  

In the case of severe, disabling long-term circumstances, the report should also include information on the link between your circumstances and your inability to deal with the fine.

We may ask you for more information to help determine your application.

Your evidence should be signed and dated within 12 months of the date of your application. You can provide evidence that is older than 12 months if it relates to a permanent condition, such as an intellectual disability.

E.g. a letter, statement or report from your case worker, health professional or drug treatment agency.

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Total upload limit per form is 30 MB

Allowed file upload: one file only
File must be less than 10 MB
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf doc docx
Total upload limit per form is 30 MB

Allowed file upload: one file only
File must be less than 10 MB
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png pdf doc docx
Total upload limit per form is 30 MB

Mistaken identity

Explain why you think there has been a mistake in identity. For example, incorrect vehicle registration or owner details.

If you were not  in possession or control of the vehicle at the time of the offence, you can use the nominate another driver form.

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I was unaware of fine

An application made on these grounds must:

  • Be made within 14 days of you becoming aware of the infringement notice. You may supply a statutory declaration indicating the date you became aware of the infringement notice.
  • State the grounds on which the decision should be reviewed.

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Reminder notice fee/cost waiver request
Please note: the original penalty amount will still need to be paid.

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Did you pay by card at a foreshore ticket machine and receive an infringement notice?
Card details
Your contact details
Address details
Please use if you live outside of Australia.
Appealing on somebody else's behalf
Please upload documentation

You must provide a signed letter of authority from the registered owner of the vehicle, or the driver in possession or control of the vehicle at the time of offence, confirming they have given their authority for you to act on their behalf, and, their proof of identity.

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Total upload limit per form is 30 MB

Allowed file upload: one file only
File must be less than 10 MB
Allowed file types: gif jpg jpeg png html pdf doc
Total upload limit per form is 30 MB

Declaration

Once your application is received, your matter will be placed on hold and Council will respond within 90 Days. 

I understand that this is the only review for this infringement I am able to submit pursuant to s.22 (2) of the Infringements Act 2006.

I declare that the information that I have supplied in this form, and any attachments to this form, are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that by making a false or misleading statement in support of this claim, I may be prosecuted.

I consent to my appeal outcome being sent via email

Do you understand the declaration?

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