Apply for a fine reduction
If you are unable to pay your fine in full, you may be eligible for a 50 per cent fine reduction.
How fine reduction works
Fine reductions are available for some types of fines if you were receiving a government assistance payment at the time of the offence.
If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply to have your fine reduced by 50 per cent.
Eligibility
You may be eligible if you:
Have not yet paid your fine.
Were receiving a government assistance payment at the time of the offence.
Can’t pay the fine in full or set up a payment plan to pay in instalments.
Have not had four or more similar fines within 12 months of the offence date.
Can’t take part in a Work and Development Order (WDO).
Are not applying about a serious offence or have had a serious offence in the last 12 months. Serious offences are those that have a big impact on other citizens, their safety, property and the environment. Find out more in our Review Assist Guide.
What we will and won't consider
Some offences will generally be considered for a fine reduction and others won't:
- Minor public transport offences (such as not producing proof of concession entitlement)
Some parking offences (such as not displaying a ticket or parking after a meter expired)
Some animal offences (such as not registering your dog)
Fishing offences (such as not holding a fishing licence when required)
Some littering offences
Some bicycle offences (such riding a bicycle in a restricted area)
Pedestrian offences like jaywalking
Speeding over the sign posted speed limit
Any offences in School Zones
Heavy vehicle offences
Any seatbelt offences
Mobile phone offences
Red light offences
Parking offences which attract demerit points like parking in a disabled parking area
Animal offences relating to dangerous dogs
Littering offences relating to fire safety hazards (lit cigarettes)
Bicycle related mobile phone or red light offences
Pollution offences (including asbestos offences)
COVID-19 offences
Criminal offences
Alcohol and drug related driving offences
You can find out more information in the Ministerial Guidelines for a 50 per cent fine reduction. (PDF 204.57KB)
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If your application is successful
If your application to have your fine reduced by 50 per cent is successful, any related penalties will still apply, for example, demerit points, licence suspensions and cancellations.
Contact us
Got a question or need help?
Call Revenue NSW Monday to Friday between 7am to 7pm:
- Fines: 1300 138 118 or +61 2 7808 6940
- Overdue fines: 1300 655 805, 1300 001 525 or +61 2 7808 6941
Or log in to the relevant online portal:
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