Fines Victoria is a Victorian Government administrative body introduced as part of the Fines Reform Act 2014 commencing on 31 December 2017. We support the Director, Fines Victoria (the Director) to manage the administration and enforcement of infringement fines and court fines across Victoria.
Who is in charge of Fines Victoria?
The Sheriff of Victoria
If a fine remains unpaid, the Sheriff is responsible for enforcing a warrant issued against you. This includes warrants for: unpaid infringement fines registered with Fines Victoria.
What happens if I dont pay my fine Victoria?
If you don’t take action by the due date on the Notice of Final Demand, Fines Victoria may take action to collect the fine, including sanctions to suspend your driver licence and vehicle registration.
Can you go to jail for not paying Fines Victoria?
Depending on your circumstances, the court may: make a ‘time served’ order for you to spend time in prison instead of paying your fines – this additional prison time is usually served at the same time as your existing sentence. discharge the excess fines in part or full. make an order for you to pay by instalments.
Is fines Vic Gov Au real?
Fines are only issued on-the-spot by an issuing officer, attached to your vehicle or sent in the mail. However, we may contact you to follow up on your outstanding fines. If you’ve received an SMS or phone call from 03 8373 9397, this is Fines Victoria getting in touch to help you resolve your outstanding matter.
Do Fines Victoria call you?
People may be contacted by Fines Victoria by text message or telephone in relation to their fines. Fines Victoria will only contact you from Monday to Friday between 8am and 6pm. If you are unsure about the authenticity of the message, please do not hesitate to contact Fines Victoria.
What happens to the money from fines?
Money collected from speeding fines goes to a Consolidated Fund, which is seen as the Government’s current account. This means it goes on general government expenditure.
How long do unpaid fines last in Victoria?
Once a fine is registered with Fines Victoria it does not expire and can be enforced at any time. If you received a fine that does not belong to anyone living at your address, you do not need to pay the fine and you will not be held liable for it. The person whose name is on the fine is the one responsible.
Can you leave the country with unpaid fines?
You may not be allowed to leave NZ until you have paid any outstanding fines. This may include: criminal convictions. student loan defaults.
How do fines work in Victoria?
When an Infringement Notice is issued by an enforcement agency, you must pay it by the due date or do something about it. If you do not pay it or do something about it, a Penalty Reminder Notice is issued for the fine. The cost of the fine will go up.
Do fines expire in Australia?
We hear again and again that fines in Australia expire after 5 years. After that time you won’t have any problems when entering the country again.
How do I get rid of traffic fines?
If you wish to challenge the fine before summons is issued, you need to send a letter or fax to the issuing traffic department that includes the fine and the reasons why you feel you shouldn’t pay the fine. The prosecutor will then decide if he/she wants to prosecute the matter further.
How do you fight a fine in Victoria?
If you have received an Infringement Notice or Penalty Reminder Notice, you may be able to apply to have your fine reviewed by the agency that issued your fine. This type of review is called an Internal Review. You can request only one internal review per infringement notice.
Why would Fines Victoria call me?
You can also call us and ask to speak to someone in your preferred language. If you’ve received an SMS or phone call from 03 8373 9397 or 03 8373 9399, this is Fines Victoria getting in touch to help you resolve your outstanding matter.
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How do I dispute an infringement notice in Victoria?
If you wish to dispute an Infringement Notice, refer to the three options on the reverse of your notice or contact Fines Victoria by:
- Phone on (03) 9200 8111 (metro Melbourne) or 1300 369 819 (regional Victoria on Monday – Friday 8am to 9pm (except public holidays)
- or visit the Fines Victoria website .
Can you get out of a red light fine Vic?
If you believe you were incorrectly fined or crossed on red for extenuating circumstances, you can apply for an internal review within 28 days of receiving the notice. If the application is successful, the agency can cancel the ticket.
How long does it take for a fine to appear on Fines Victoria?
Infringement notices can be: mailed to you (normally within 2 weeks) handed to you.
Do Vic police send fines in the mail?
Police and other authorised people can give you a fine if they think you have broken the law. A fine means you must pay money as a penalty. You may not know you have a fine until you get an infringement notice in the mail.
Where does fines money go Australia?
Funds that Revenue NSW collects from fines and fees goes back to the NSW community and funds essential services such as healthcare, education, transport, policing and infrastructure.
Where do our fines go?
Instead, all financial penalties accrued have been channelled into the Treasury’s consolidated fund, which is an accumulation of all government revenue including taxes and fines from other regulators. This money is then distributed as part of wider central government expenditure.