Fines: the law, your options

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.