Important information
If you’ve received an infringement you have several options. These include:
- Paying the infringement
- Appealing to have the infringement withdrawn
- Electing to have the offence heard and determined by the court.
Please allow up to 24 hours for the infringement notice to be uploaded into the payment system.
The following conditions apply to infringements:
- Payment is required within 28 days from the date of issue
- After 28 days, a final demand notice will be issued which includes an additional late payment fee
- If payment is not received the infringement will be referred to the Fines Enforcement Registry (FER).
Paying your infringement
- Online by card: Visa, MasterCard or American Express.
- By phone: 1300 880 716 (Visa, Mastercard or American Express)
- In person: Visit the City of Melville Civic Centre, 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon, betwee 8.30am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday
- By mail: Post the infringement along with a cheque, money order or your card details to City of Melville, Locked Bag 1, Booragoon WA 6954
Appealing to have your infringement withdrawn
By law, you’re entitled to request a review of your infringement. Requests to appeal an infringement are required in writing. An appeal must be lodged by the person who was infringed within 28 days of the fine being issued..
You can submit an appeal using one of the below options;
- By email: Complete the infringement review form and email it to [email protected]. Make sure you attach supporting documents or photos and a copy of your infringement.
- By mail: Print and complete the infringement review form and post it to Ranger Services, City of Melville, Locked Bag 1, Booragoon WA 6954. Make sure you include supporting documents or photos and a copy of your infringement.
Electing to be prosecuted for the alleged offence in court
If you wish to have the infringement determined in court, wait until you have received the final demand and do not pay the infringement. Prior to the due date, you must advise us in writing by completing this form and returning to the City. We encourage you to reconsider your position and/or seek legal advice as the City’s intention will be to seek costs should you be successfully prosecuted.
Frequently asked questions
If we have not heard from you within 28 days, we will send a final demand which includes a late payment fee. If payment is not received the infringement will be referred to the Fines Enforcement Registry. When this happens, the infringement notice becomes a court order and further fees are imposed to recover the fine. There are serious consequences for not paying fines in WA, including drivers or vehicle licence suspension or removal of number plates from your vehicle.
Once your infringement has been referred to the Fines Enforcement Registry, the City can no longer provide assistance. Visit the WA Government Fines Enforcement Registry for more information on addressing your infringement notice.
Once an infringement is lodged with the Fines Enforcement Registry, additional charges will apply; your driver’s licence may be suspended; and you will not be able to renew your vehicle registration until the infringement has been paid.
If your appeal is unsuccessful the only option will be to elect to have the matter heard in court.
Unfortunately, we do not offer payment plans for infringements.