An infringement doesn’t go away on its own. If you don’t take any action, you could end up with a much larger fine.
Step 1: Infringement notice issued
When you receive an infringement notice, you will typically have 21 days to take action.
Once you get your notice, you can:
- pay the fine
- apply for a payment plan or extension of time
- nominate someone else as the driver (parking infringements)
- request a review of your infringement notice.
If you don’t do anything before the due date, you’ll receive a penalty reminder notice.
Step 2: Penalty reminder notice issued
Your penalty reminder notice will have a penalty fee and a new due date.
Once you get your notice, you can:
- pay the fine and penalty fee
- apply for a payment plan or extension of time
- nominate someone else as the driver (parking infringements)
- request a review of your infringement notice
- choose to take the infringement to the Magistrates' Court of Victoria.
If you don’t take action before the new due date on the penalty reminder notice, we may refer your infringement to Fines Victoria.
Step 3: Fines Victoria Notice of Final Demand issued
Your Notice of Final Demand from Fines Victoria will have an additional penalty fee and a new due date. You will need to visit the Fines Victoria website to pay your infringement or take action.
Once an infringement has been referred to Fines Victoria, we cannot accept payment for it.
Visit the Fines Victoria website to learn more about:
- your options once a Notice of Final Demand has been issued
- what will happen if you don’t take action on your Notice of Final Demand.