Dispute a fine
Part of the Fines and notices topic
You can dispute a fine or court-ordered fine before the due date by contacting the agency or court that issued it.
On this page
In short
You can use this service to dispute a fine before the due date.
You can dispute a fine by email or by phone. See How to dispute a fine for the full application process.
What you should know
You can dispute fines, infringement notices and court-ordered fines if you don’t agree with the penalties. You must dispute the fine before the due date.
If the due date on the notice or order has passed you can no longer dispute the fine. You will receive an enforcement order from the State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER).
Keep your address up to date
If an infringement notice or court summons couldn't be given to you directly (e.g. a parking or camera-detected offence), we may use the address on your driver licence or vehicle registration.
It is your responsibility to keep your details up to date and it is a legal requirement. We will not accept your failure to do so as a valid reason for extending relevant time limits.
Update your details
You can update your address details with all relevant agencies by using the online Change of address form.
Who can use this service
You can dispute a fine if you received:
- an infringement notice
- a camera-detected offence notice
- an offender debt recovery notice
- a court-ordered fine.
Don't use this service if:
- the fine has passed it due date.
Instead, wait to receive an enforcement order from SPER.
How to dispute a fine
Choose the fine and follow the steps.
Step 1: Contact the issuing agency
Contact the agency who issued the infringement notice. You can find these details on the notice.
Step 2: Resolve the dispute
Raise your concerns with the agency to resolve the situation.
Step 3: Receive the outcome
You will get confirmation if your dispute will be resolved.
Step 1: Contact the issuing agency
Contact Queensland Revenue Office.
You’ll be taken to another website.
Step 2: Gather and upload evidence
Gather any evidence or information to support your claim and upload it with your dispute.
Step 3: Receive the outcome
Queensland Revenue Office will review the dispute and let you know the outcome.
Step 1: Contact the issuing agency
Send an email to OffenderRecovery@justice.qld.gov.au.
Step 2: Receive the outcome
You will get confirmation if your dispute will be resolved.
Step 1: Contact the issuing court
Contact the court that issued the court-ordered fine. You can find these details on the notice.
See the Queensland courthouse directory.
You'll be taken to another website.
Step 2: Receive the outcome
You will get confirmation if your dispute will be resolved.
How long it takes
Processing time begins when a dispute is lodged with the issuing agency or court. Processing may vary between agencies.
How much it costs
There is no fee to dispute a fine. There may be a fee to dispute a court order.
Managed by: Queensland Treasury