If you have been issued a penalty infringement notice, you must take one of the below options within 28 days.
Your five options
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Pay your infringement notice in full
Payment is due within 28 days of being issued the penalty infringement notice
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Pay your infringement notice by instalments
This option is only available for fines of $200 or more
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Nominate another person as the offender for a traffic offence
This options is for vehicle offences only
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Appeal your infringement notice
You can make an appeal if you believe there are circumstances that need to be considered
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Elect to take your infringement notice to Magistrates Court
How to apply for a magistrates hearing
What is a penalty infringement notice?
Penalty infringement notices are fines issued to anyone breaking laws or regulations. These cover many areas of community life such as animal ownership, parking, littering, public health and safety, pool fences, noise and pollution.
Legislation is in place to ensure the proper and fair use of facilities, and protect our lifestyle, environment and safety.
For details on rules and regulations visit Local Laws.