A fine is issued when a road safety camera detects a speeding, red light or an unregistered vehicle offence.
Options for dealing with a fine
If you receive a speeding, red light or unregistered vehicle fine, you should take action to deal with your fine.
Options for dealing with a fine include:
If you have been fined for travelling more than 25 km/h over the some of the above options may not be available to you.
Support is available for vulnerable or disadvantaged people and those needing further assistance.
The Family Violence helps victim survivors with fines if there is a link between the family violence and their fines.
If you are experiencing serious personal issues, conditions or difficulties, you may be eligible for apply for a review of your fines under Special .
The Work and Development Permit provides vulnerable and disadvantaged people with a non-financial option to address their fine debt.
Official warning
Victoria Police can withdraw a fine and issue an official warning in its place. Each application for an official warning is assessed on a case-by-case basis.
For more information about official warnings, including grounds for review and how to apply, visit
If you do not take action
If you don’t do anything about your fine and ignore all reminders, the Magistrate’s Court may issue an enforcement warrant and the results can be quite costly.
Sheriff's officers have authority under legislation in the Sheriff Act to action warrants. Sheriff’s officers can enforce an unpaid enforcement warrant by:
- seizing and selling your property
- wheel clamping, detaining or selling your vehicle
- removing the number plates from your vehicle
For more information, visit the sheriff operations in Victoria on the Department of Justice and Community Safety website.
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Reviewed 02 June 2023