If you have fines you cannot pay, there are options — including community work instead of paying, payment plans, and appeals. Do not ignore fines.
Do not ignore your fines
Unpaid fines get worse — they can lead to licence suspension, property seizure, or imprisonment. Act early. The earlier you act, the more options you have.
Check what fines you have
Ring Fines Victoria on 1300 368 548 or visit fines.vic.gov.au. You can check your total fine amount and what type of fines they are.
Ask about a Work and Development Order (WDO)
A WDO lets you do community work instead of paying fines. Swan Hill CLC on (03) 5032 3490 can help you apply. Approved activities include: unpaid community work, courses (education), treatment programs (health).
Apply for a payment plan
Fines Victoria can set up a payment plan if you can afford to pay something. Ring 1300 368 548 to discuss. They must consider your financial situation.
Appeal if you think the fine is wrong
If you think you were wrongly fined, you have the right to contest it. Get help from Swan Hill CLC on (03) 5032 3490 — they can help you lodge an appeal.