Failure to pay a parking infringement notice or to take any other action within 28 days may result in further enforcement action and the incurring of further costs.
Fee Waiver Scheme
The City of Melbourne is participating in the Department of Justice's Fee Waiver Scheme which runs from Tuesday 2 February to Friday 19 March.
In relation to City of Melbourne issued infringements, the only fees that will be waived are the Court Lodgement fee and the Enforcement Order fee. The original infringement and Council penalty reminder fees are still payable.
For more information visit the Department of Justice website or call 1300 221 249.
Internal review
If you believe there is a good reason for you not to pay the infringement notice, you may apply for an internal review.
You can submit an online form or send a letter to the City of Melbourne requesting a parking infringement notice be internally reviewed. In accordance with the Infringement Act 2006, infringement notices can only be reviewed once.
If you are not the owner of the vehicle and wish to contest the infringement, then the owner is required to complete a Known User Statement or authorisation letter for you to contest the infringement.
A request for an internal review can be submitted online at Contesting an infringement notice.
An internal review can also be requested by letter to the City of Melbourne.
You must provide all of the following information in the letter:
- name and postal address
- the infringement notice number
- offence as stated on the infringement notice
- car registration number
- an explanation of why you believe the infringement notice should be reviewed
- any supporting evidence.
Please send correspondence to:
City of Melbourne
Parking and Traffic Branch
GPO Box 780
Melbourne VIC 3001
Review process
The review process can take up to 90 days or longer if additional information is required. Please do not pay the infringement notice during this period.
You will recieve corresondence advising whether the infringement notice has been withdrawn or if the matter will proceed.
Failure to pay or provide requested additional information could result in further costs.
Having the case heard by a court
You can choose to have your matter dealt with in the Magistrates' Court by notifying the City of Melbourne in writing to the above address.