All applications to review parking infringements must be done in writing or online, we do not accept appeals over the phone.
The Mayor and Councillors are unable to respond to letters about fines. All requests for internal review must be directed to the Infringement Review Team.
How to appeal a parking fine
If you believe you have been unfairly issued with a fine or there is a valid reason your fine should be withdrawn, you may be able to ask for a review.
You must identify the grounds for your internal review, you can find these listed below.
Make sure you provide all the details as well as any supporting documents from third parties because by law you only get one chance to request a review.
You need to provide all of the relevant information up front to help us make a decision.
Council has up to 90 days to provide an outcome to you. Council endeavours to provide a response as soon as possible. However, your infringement will be put on hold pending an outcome of your appeal. Which means no payment is required until you receive correspondence.
Who can apply for review:
- A Natural Person: who is the registered owner or the legally nominated driver.
- Body Corporate: Only individuals who are authorised company representatives should be permitted to make an internal review application on behalf of a body corporate.
- Authorised Third Party: pre-existing written authority to act on behalf of a person, and the written authority.
Options available:
- You should view the photos taken of your parking infringement (you will need to provide the infringement number and vehicle registration number to view the photos).
view my infringement photos
- Submit an internal review in writing (must be done in writing)
appeal my fine
- Elect to have the matter heard in court (must be done in writing)
elect to go to court
nominate another driver
- Apply for payment assistance.
Request an extension of time to pay
Before paying or appealing a parking fine, you should view the photos taken of your parking infringement. You will need to provide the infringement number and vehicle registration number to view the photos.
Grounds for internal review
The Infringements Act 2006, outlines the grounds for internal review applications, these include:
- Contrary to Law: can be used if a person believes that the decision to serve the infringement notice was unlawful.
- Persons Unaware: applicant to lodge an internal review application on the ground that they were unaware of the infringement notice. Service of the notice must not have been by personal service.
- Exceptional Circumstances: where the applicant has enough awareness and self-control to be liable for their conduct, but has a good excuse for that conduct.
- Mistake of Identity: where a person claims that they were not the person who committed the infringement offence.
- Special Circumstances: where a person believes that the listed special circumstances applies to them. It requires a connection or nexus to be made between the special circumstances category and the offending behaviour.
Reasons we cannot review your appeal:
- If the infringement has been lodged with Fines Victoria – an internal review with Yarra City Council is no longer available or,
- If you are appealing on someone’s behalf without the appropriate authorisation or,
- If legal proceedings has begun.
Possible internal review outcomes:
Upon reviewing your circumstances and accompanying documents, the authorised officer overseeing the internal review may opt to take any of the following actions:
- confirm the decision to issue the infringement notice,
- withdraw the infringement notice,
- withdraw the infringement notice and issue an official warning,
- withdraw the infringement notice and refer the matter to Court,
- waive all or any prescribed costs,
- approve a payment plan/extension,
- any combination of these actions.
Below are some common reasons that drivers have for requesting a review. Select the most appropriate scenario to see if we consider your circumstances and what information you need to provide.
All applications to review parking infringements must be done in writing or online, we do not accept appeals over the phone.
The Mayor and Councillors are unable to respond to letters about fines. All requests for internal review must be directed to the Infringement Review Team.
How to appeal a parking fine
If you believe you have been unfairly issued with a fine or there is a valid reason your fine should be withdrawn, you may be able to ask for a review.
You must identify the grounds for your internal review, you can find these listed below.
Make sure you provide all the details as well as any supporting documents from third parties because by law you only get one chance to request a review.
You need to provide all of the relevant information up front to help us make a decision.
Council has up to 90 days to provide an outcome to you. Council endeavours to provide a response as soon as possible. However, your infringement will be put on hold pending an outcome of your appeal. Which means no payment is required until you receive correspondence.
Who can apply for review:
- A Natural Person: who is the registered owner or the legally nominated driver.
- Body Corporate: Only individuals who are authorised company representatives should be permitted to make an internal review application on behalf of a body corporate.
- Authorised Third Party: pre-existing written authority to act on behalf of a person, and the written authority.
Options available:
- You should view the photos taken of your parking infringement (you will need to provide the infringement number and vehicle registration number to view the photos).
view my infringement photos
- Submit an internal review in writing (must be done in writing)
appeal my fine
- Elect to have the matter heard in court (must be done in writing)
elect to go to court
nominate another driver
- Apply for payment assistance.
Request an extension of time to pay
Before paying or appealing a parking fine, you should view the photos taken of your parking infringement. You will need to provide the infringement number and vehicle registration number to view the photos.
Grounds for internal review
The Infringements Act 2006, outlines the grounds for internal review applications, these include:
- Contrary to Law: can be used if a person believes that the decision to serve the infringement notice was unlawful.
- Persons Unaware: applicant to lodge an internal review application on the ground that they were unaware of the infringement notice. Service of the notice must not have been by personal service.
- Exceptional Circumstances: where the applicant has enough awareness and self-control to be liable for their conduct, but has a good excuse for that conduct.
- Mistake of Identity: where a person claims that they were not the person who committed the infringement offence.
- Special Circumstances: where a person believes that the listed special circumstances applies to them. It requires a connection or nexus to be made between the special circumstances category and the offending behaviour.
Reasons we cannot review your appeal:
- If the infringement has been lodged with Fines Victoria – an internal review with Yarra City Council is no longer available or,
- If you are appealing on someone’s behalf without the appropriate authorisation or,
- If legal proceedings has begun.
Possible internal review outcomes:
Upon reviewing your circumstances and accompanying documents, the authorised officer overseeing the internal review may opt to take any of the following actions:
- confirm the decision to issue the infringement notice,
- withdraw the infringement notice,
- withdraw the infringement notice and issue an official warning,
- withdraw the infringement notice and refer the matter to Court,
- waive all or any prescribed costs,
- approve a payment plan/extension,
- any combination of these actions.
Below are some common reasons that drivers have for requesting a review. Select the most appropriate scenario to see if we consider your circumstances and what information you need to provide.
