If you are experiencing financial difficulties and are not able to pay your fine by the due date, you may be eligible for a payment arrangement, which includes an extension of time or paying your fine in instalments.
Council only offers an extension of time as a payment arrangement while Fines Victoria offers either payment instalments or a payment extension of time to pay one or more fines.
If you are eligible for a payment arrangement, you may be able to combine your outstanding fines into a single payment arrangement.
The Infringements Act 2006 states that only specific people are eligible to apply for a fine payment arrangement.
Applying for an Extension of Time Payment Arrangement
Fines Victoria Work and Development Permit (WDP)
You may be eligible for the WDP which is an initiative to provide vulnerable and disadvantaged people with a non-financial option to address their fine debt. A WDP allows an eligible person to work off their fine debt by participating in certain activities and treatment.
This arrangement is only available from Fines Victoria. For more information regarding this scheme, please contact the Fines Victoria WDP Operational Team on 1300 323 483, by email or visit their website.
Fines Victoria Family Violence Scheme
The Family Violence Scheme can assist individuals affected by family violence. To apply, complete the Family Violence Scheme Application on the Fines Victoria website.