Parking Review is responsible for:
Think about your needs and find a suitable parking space to meet them. You should be able to avoid a parking infringement if you:
If you are unsure whether you are allowed to park in an area or not then don’t. Find somewhere that you know is appropriate for your needs.
If you would like to dispute a parking infringement you must do so in writing and, it must be received within 28 days of the date of service of the infringement notice or, if a reminder notice has already been issued, within 28 days of the date of service of the reminder notice.
To dispute liability of your parking infringement notice write to:
Please ensure the following information is included in your appeal:
The matter will be investigated and you will be notified of the result in writing. If you are successful, the infringement will be withdrawn and no further action will be taken. If you are unsuccessful, you will be advised of the payment requirements and that you have the option of having the infringement proceed before a Magistrate.
If a person who has been issued with a parking infringement notice believes that they have grounds for the infringement to be withdrawn, they may write and request a review by the Parking Review Office.
Please note all requests and disputes must be submitted in writing to the address, fax number or e-mail address above.
Infringement notices may be withdrawn for the following reasons:
Please note that you may be asked to provide evidence to support claims relating to the above reasons.
Further information concerning the withdrawal of infringement notices may be found in the Road Transport (General) (Withdrawal of Infringement Notices) Guidelines 2001. Appeals will generally not be considered if you received your infringement because:
The person responsible for the parking infringement is the registered owner of the vehicle.
If you were not the driver at the time of the offence, you can nominate another person as responsible for a Parking Infringement Notice.
If you wish to nominate a person other than the registered owner as responsible for a Parking Infringement Notice, or if the vehicle has been sold, stolen etc. you will need to complete a Statutory Declaration regarding the circumstances.
A Statutory Declaration must be received by the Authority (Parking Review) within 28 days of the date of service of the infringement notice or, if a reminder notice has already been issued, within 28 days of the date of service of the reminder notice.
You may also advise Parking Review that you are responsible for a Parking Infringement Notice incurred when you were not the registered owner of the vehicle concerned. (A Statutory Declaration is not required when admitting liability).
Online - Payments can be made via the Road User Services website. Both MasterCard and Visa Card are accepted.
Phone – Payments can be made over the phone by contacting Canberra Connect on 13 22 81.
In person - Payments can be made in person at Canberra Connect Shopfronts or an Australia Post office.
If full payment of the penalty, or a letter disputing the parking infringement, is not received within 28 days from the date of service, a reminder notice will be issued for payment of the penalty plus an administrative charge will be applied.
If payment of the penalty plus administrative charge, or a letter disputing the infringement, is not received within 28 days from the date of service of the reminder notice, the Road Transport Authority will commence action to suspend your driver licence, vehicle registration, or if you are licensed interstate, your right to drive in the ACT.
You may apply within 28 days from the date of service of the infringement and/or reminder notice for an extension of time to pay.
To request an extension of time to pay write to the Parking Review Office at the fax number, email or postal address above. Please ensure you detail your reason for requesting the extension and the period you are requesting.
No. You will not lose demerit points as a result of a parking infringement notice. Parking infringement notices do not result in a conviction or a criminal record. However failing to pay a parking infringement notice – and failing to address the matter at the Magistrates Court - could well result in ongoing legal concerns.
Please note - Parking Review has responsibility for review of issues involving private parking areas such as parking structures in shopping malls when A.C.T .Government Parking Infringement Notices are issued.
Parking areas on the grounds of the Australian National University are controlled by the University and have a separate legal and enforcement structure.
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