Published 1 October 2019
This free booklet is for anyone who has been fined in Victoria. It will help you understand your options.
It has information about:
- what to do if you get a fine
- what happens if you do not pay a fine
- what to do if you disagree with a fine
- special circumstances and family violence
- what happens if you go to court
- where to get help.
Updates on laws
- You can now apply for an infringement extension in some situations. For more information, visit Infringement extension on the Fines Victoria website.
- There is a new 'special circumstances category'. This is for people with long-term issues that prevent them from paying fines or dealing with them another way. For more information, visit Special circumstances.
- There have been changes to what offences or infringements go on your criminal record. For more information, visit Criminal records.
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