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Penalty reminder notices

If you do not pay the fine by the due date, you will get a penalty reminder notice. The agency charges you extra costs. The new amount is on the notice. You must pay by the due date on the notice.

You can still get a payment plan, ask for a review, or go to the Magistrates’ Court. This must be done before the fine is sent to the Infringements Court.

If you do not pay the penalty reminder notice on time, the agency sends your fine to the Infringements Court. An enforcement order will be made against you. See ‘Enforcement orders’ (link below).

More information

Challenging a fine in the Magistrates’ Court

Enforcement orders

Unpaid fines and the Infringements Court

Payment plans for fines

Related publications

Fines: your options for dealing with fines

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Who else can help?

See Getting help with fines.