Police Fine Cancellation Request Letter

Police Fine Cancellation Request Letter (Australia)

Many Australians don’t realise they can challenge or request a review of fines that were issued unfairly, in error, or under special circumstances. Our Police Fine Cancellation Request Letter is designed to help you present your case clearly and respectfully — with references to the correct state legislation and review body.

Where to Send Your Letter

Each Australian state and territory has its own process for fine reviews and cancellations. Your letter is structured to suit your jurisdiction:

• New South Wales (NSW): Revenue NSW under the Fines Act 1996 (NSW).
• Victoria (VIC): Fines Victoria under the Infringements Act 2006 (VIC).
• Queensland (QLD): State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 (QLD).
• South Australia (SA): Fines Enforcement and Recovery Unit under the Fines Enforcement and Debt Recovery Act 2017 (SA).
• Western Australia (WA): Fines Enforcement Registry under the Fines, Penalties and Infringement Notices Enforcement Act 1994 (WA).
• Tasmania (TAS): Monetary Penalties Enforcement Service under the Monetary Penalties Enforcement Act 2005 (TAS).
• Australian Capital Territory (ACT): Access Canberra under the Road Transport (General) Act 1999 (ACT).
• Northern Territory (NT): Fines Recovery Unit under the Fines and Penalties (Recovery) Act 2001 (NT).

When You Can Request a Review

You can request review or cancellation if:

• The fine was issued in error or to the wrong person.
• You were not the driver or responsible party at the time.
• You have compassionate or exceptional circumstances (medical, family emergency, or administrative mistake).
• You wish to challenge procedural fairness or police conduct under state administrative law.

Why Use Our Expert Letter

This letter will be drafted to match the official review language used by Australian regulators, increasing your credibility and likelihood of success.

Key Regulators and Appeal Pathways

Depending on your state, your review can be escalated to a magistrate’s court, an ombudsman, or a fines enforcement body. For example:

• NSW Ombudsman – for maladministration or procedural complaints.
• Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) – for privacy issues related to fine notices.
• AFCA – if your fine involves an insurer or financial element (e.g., debt recovery error).

How WhatLetter Helps

We prepare a clear, concise, and professionally written cancellation request ready for submission to your state fines body — using persuasive administrative language and citing the correct legislation. You remain the applicant; we help you express your case in the most effective way possible.

⚖️ Please note: While the owner of WhatLetter is an admitted legal practitioner, this service is not a law practice and does not provide legal advice or legal representation. All letters are prepared for personal use or, for VIP clients, as administrative assistance in correspondence support. WhatLetter does not act on your behalf in a legal capacity.