A fine is issued when a road safety camera detects a speeding, red light or an unregistered vehicle offence.
Options for dealing with a fine
If you receive a speeding, red light or unregistered vehicle fine, you should take action to deal with your fine.
Options for dealing with a fine include:
- pay in full
- nominate the responsible driver
- request review
- request a court hearing
- apply for more time to pay
- apply to pay by instalments
If you have been fined for travelling more than 25 km/h over the limit some of the above options may not be available to you.
Support is available for vulnerable or disadvantaged people and those needing further assistance.
The Family Violence Scheme helps victim survivors with fines if there is a link between the family violence and their fines.
If you are experiencing serious personal issues, conditions or difficulties, you may be eligible for apply for a review of your fines under Special Circumstances.
The Work and Development Permit scheme provides vulnerable and disadvantaged people with a non-financial option to address their fine debt.
For more information visit fines.vic.gov.au
Official warning
Victoria Police can withdraw a fine and issue an official warning in its place. Each application for an official warning is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
For more information about official warnings, including grounds for review and how to apply, visit police.vic.gov.au
If you do not take action
If you don’t do anything about your fine and ignore all reminders, the Magistrate’s Court may issue an enforcement warrant and the results can be quite costly.
Sheriff's officers have authority under legislation in the Sheriff Act 2009 to action warrants. Sheriff’s officers can enforce an unpaid enforcement warrant by:
- seizing and selling your property
- wheel clamping, detaining or selling your vehicle
- removing the number plates from your vehicle
For more information, visit the sheriff operations in Victoria page on the Department of Justice and Community Safety website.
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