Step 3 Tell us why you believe the prosecuting
authority made a mistake and how you can prove it
Please tick the reason that describes the mistake that you believe the prosecuting authority made.
You can choose more than one reason. These are the only reasons allowed by law, as listed in section 78B(1)
of the Summary Proceedings Act. If none of these reasons describe your situation, your fine cannot be returned
to the prosecuting authority and you will need to pay the fine. You must send us evidence to prove your reasons.
There are examples of what evidence you might want to use next to each reason. You don’t have to use these
examples. Use evidence that proves your case.
1. My identity was mistaken
I am not the person who was issued with this infringement notice
or Idid not own the vehicle when the infringement notice was issued.
EXAMPLE OF EVIDENCE
Information from the motor vehicle
register showing you did not own the
vehicle on the date of the infringement.
2. I did not get a reminder notice
My postal address was dierent from where the reminder notice was sent,
at the time it was sent
and my address was up to date on my vehicle registration
and I was not given the infringement notice in person
and I have not previously used this reason to dispute this fine.
EXAMPLE OF EVIDENCE
An ocial letter showing your address
at the time of the oence, like a power
bill or bank statement.
3. I did not get a notice of hearing
The prosecuting authority granted me a hearing to dispute this
infringement notice
but I did not get a notice about when the hearing would be held.
EXAMPLES OF EVIDENCE
A copy of a letter or email from the
prosecuting authority showing where
the hearing notice was sent – ask them
for this – and an ocial letter, like a
bank statement or power bill, showing
your address at the time.
4. I asked for a hearing
I had asked the prosecuting authority in writing for
a hearing to dispute this infringement notice,
but the authority did not respond to my request.
EXAMPLE OF EVIDENCE
Your dated letter or email
asking for a hearing.
5. I complied with the prosecuting authority’s instructions
The prosecuting authority said I would not have to pay the fine if
I complied with their instructions, like getting a warrant of fitness,
and I complied with the prosecuting authority’s instructions
and told the prosecuting authority within the required timeframe.
EXAMPLE OF EVIDENCE
A copy of the infringement notice
showing what you had to do, and
a letter or email showing that you
told the prosecuting authority you
had done what they asked.
6. I had more time to ask for a hearing
The prosecuting authority gave me extra time to ask for a hearing to dispute
the infringement notice,
but they sent the infringement notice to the court before this time expired.
EXAMPLE OF EVIDENCE
A copy of the letter or email from
the prosecuting authority showing
that they gave you extra time.
7. I asked for more information
I asked the prosecuting authority for more information about the
infringement, like a speed camera photo, within a reasonable timeframe
and they did not refuse – they just failed to provide it.
EXAMPLE OF EVIDENCE
A dated copy of your letter or email
requesting more information.
8. I paid the prosecuting authority on time
The prosecuting authority received my full payment for
the infringement notice by the due date they gave.
EXAMPLE OF EVIDENCE
A bank statement or receipt
showing details of the payment.
9. There was another procedural error
There was something else wrong with the process of filing the fine in court.
Call us to talk through your case – 0800 4 FINES (0800 434 637).
EXAMPLE OF EVIDENCE
This will vary from case to case
– these cases are very rare.
