How to contest fines

Failure to pay an infringement notice or to take any other action within 28 days may result in further enforcement action and the incurring of further costs. 

If you believe there is a good reason for you not to pay the infringement notice, you may apply for an internal review.

Internal review

You can submit an online form or send a letter to the City of Melbourne requesting an infringement notice be internally reviewed. In accordance with the Infringement Act 2006, infringement notices can only be reviewed once.

A request for an internal review can be submitted online at Contesting an infringement notice.

An internal review can 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

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.

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You will recieve corresondence advising whether the infringement notice has been withdrawn or if the matter will proceed.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.