Apply to have your fine written-off

How fine write-off works 

If you are eligible to have your overdue fine written-off, you will not have to pay some or all of your fine but any demerit points (if applicable) will still be applied.  

You will need to fill out an application form. You can ask someone to apply on your behalf. 

Eligibility

You may be eligible if you:

• Are experiencing serious financial hardship and are unable to pay your fine.
• Have a medical condition or are experiencing a situation such as family violence, that is preventing you from paying your fine.
• Are unable to pay your fine via a payment plan or Work and Development Order (WDO)

What information we need

The application form will ask for: 

• your name, contact details and driver’s licence number 

• your overdue fine reference number 

• your income details including: 
       º any Centrelink payments;
       º employment income;
       º self-employed income;
       º any other forms of income including investment returns;
       º your partner's income

• details about your current situation that is making it hard for you to pay your fine 

• details about your current expenses and assets including: 
       º Any properties you own, both the home you live in and any investment properties
       º Any vehicles you own.

You will need to provide us with the following evidence to support your application: 

• copies of your payslips, Centrelink statements or other evidence of your income 

• copies of your bank account, credit union or building society statements for the last three months 

• evidence of expenses 

• report from a doctor or psychologist explaining any medical condition 

• report from a case worker, social worker or other professional confirming domestic problems 

• police reports or court documents to confirm your situation. 

Please note: if you do not supply these documents, your application may not be processed.

Apply now

You can apply online to have your overdue fine written-off.

If your application is successful 

We will review your individual situation carefully and if we agree to write-off some or all of your fine, we will not take any recovery action for five years.  

You must not receive any further overdue fines within this five year period, or our decision may be reversed and you will have to pay all overdue fines. 

If you don’t agree with our decision 

If your application is unsuccessful and you are experiencing serious financial difficulty, you have the option to appeal through the independent Hardship Review Board.

Read more in the Revenue NSW Hardship Policy