Infringements: Electing to go to court

If you have been issued with an Infringement Notice and want to challenge this penalty, you may elect to have your case heard in court.

Get in touch with our Prosecutions Support Unit to discuss any questions or concerns you might have.

View our Going to court page for more information on:

  • seeking legal aid or support from an interpreting service
  • getting ready for court
  • lodging an appeal
  • common legal terms and other resources.

The information below is what you need to do in your state to have the matter heard and determined by a court.

Australian Capital Territory

Complete an Infringement Notice Declaration

When you received your Infringement Notice you also received details on how to complete a waiver of the Infringement Notice Penalty. A notice of election form, available at www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/driving-transport-and-parking/traffic-and-parking/traffic-and-parking-fines-infringements, allows you to have the matter heard and determined by a court. Complete the form and return to the address provided on the form.

New South Wales

Complete a Court Election Form

When you receive your Penalty Infringement Notice and you want to have the matter determined in court, you will be required to complete and submit the court election form at www.nsw.gov.au/money-and-taxes/fines-and-fees/fines/apply-to-go-to-court-for-a-fine

Please provide a residential address.

South Australia

Complete an Election for Prosecution

When you received your Infringement Notice you also received an Election for Prosecution. This form allows you to have the matter heard and determined by a court. Complete the form and return to the address provided on the form.

Tasmania

Complete a Notice to Elect a Court Hearing

When you received your Infringement Notice you also received details on how to elect a court hearing. A notice of election form, available at www.justice.tas.gov.au/fines, allows you to have the matter heard and determined by a court. Complete the form and return to the address provided on the form.

Victoria

Complete a Notice of Objection

When you received your Infringement Notice you also received a Notice of Objection. This form allows you to have the matter heard and determined by a court. Complete the form and return to the address provided on the form.