Fines, penalty notices and infringements
This section will link you to information about court fines and other penalties.
Received a court fine?
Find information about
payment options and court levies.
Received a penalty notice or infringement?
Penalty or infringement notices are fines issued for many offences, such as:
- parking
- speeding and other driving offences
- red light and other traffic camera offences
- not complying with a local council notice.
On this website, you can read more information about
going to court for a penalty notice. You can also read about the way penalty notice cases are heard in court in
criminal cases in the NSW Local Court.
Need help?
Call LawAccess NSW 1300 888 529
Before starting any court proceedings you should check which court or tribunal is right for your matter. Call
LawAccess NSW for help.
LawAccess NSW is a free government telephone service that provides legal information, referrals and in some cases, advice for people who have a legal problem in New South Wales.
Visit www.lawaccess.justice.nsw.gov.au
The Representing yourself section of the LawAccess website can help you if you have a legal problem in New South Wales. Representing yourself explains legal procedures and forms for court and tribunal cases. It provides:
- step by step guides to starting and running your case
- instructions for filling out court forms
- checklists and frequently asked questions
- information on alternatives to court
- contacts for further information and advice