Are you looking to complete a NSW fine check? Have you ever driven past a road, and felt a gnawing feeling at the pit of your stomach that a speeding camera has recorded your vehicle’s details?
We are all too familiar with that sensation. We may inadvertently be driving over the speed limit, or fail to slow down just in time. At times like this, doing a quick NSW fine check becomes necessary. More importantly, you may be aware that each penalty or fine generally has a due date before which you must make the payment.
By doing an NSW fine check, you will know whether that speeding camera did indeed record your vehicle. Accordingly, you can see what fines you need to pay, and the due dates before which you need to pay them.
In addition to a fine or a valid ticket such as a speeding fine, you can be fined for intoxicated and disorderly behaviour, running a red light, etc. A speeding fine is very common with the advent of mobile speed cameras in NSW.
Furthermore, authorities issue a fine when a party breaches certain road regulations or laws. Either the local council, a transport NSW officer or a court or government agency such as Revenue NSW can issue a fine. We also often refer to a fine as a:
- penalty
- penalty notice
- infringement notice, or
- ticket.
Where Do I Go for a NSW Fine Check?
To do a quick NSW fine check, the best thing to do is visit the Revenue NSW website here. On that page, you have the option to:
- Enquire about your fine;
- Pay your fine;
- Enquire about an overdue fine;
For doing a NSW fine check, you need to view your penalty notice. Section 20 of the Fines Act 1996 (NSW) defines the penalty notice as follows.
A penalty notice is a notice issued under a statutory provision to the effect that –
- The person to whom the notice is issued has committed the penalty notice offence specified in the notice, and
- If the person does not wish to have the matter determined by court, the person may pay, within the time and to the person specified in the notice, the amount for the offence specified in the notice.
The notice consists of a number at the top. From the notice, you will require the penalty reference number to complete the NSW fine check.
If you have not paid your fine, Revenue NSW may send you a penalty reminder notice, or overdue fine notice asking you to pay the penalty within 28 days.
Moreover, Revenue NSW issues an enforcement order if the party fails to pay the overdue fine. If there are enforcement orders against you, it can lead to other actions including:
- cancellation of registration,
- suspension of driver’s licence (watch the video below if you are facing licence suspension)
- garnishing of wages or bank accounts,
- seizure of property
Are you aware of any overdue penalties? Look up the myEnforcement Order portal to check for such enforcement orders if you have not paid the overdue penalties.
Suspension of your driver’s licence can lead to many hassles. Watch our reel below for more information on licence suspension.
Can You Review Your Penalty?
In case of special circumstances, you may be able to request a review of your penalty. For example, if you were experiencing a:
- medical emergency,
- medical illness,
- mental ill health or
- personal hardship
the authorities may consider these special cases.
To request a review based on such special circumstances, you will need to supply reports and document that can support your claims. For instance, you can use a report from your medical practitioner or support agency.
NSW Fine Check for Speeding and Red Light Cameras
A party may attract a speeding offence if they drive faster than a set speed limit within a given area. To check the fine applicable in NSW for speeding or other offences, you can search for the offence and associated penalties here. You can also use the same link to check for penalties related to a red light or speed camera offences.
MyService NSW for NSW Fine Check
Note that you can also easily do a NSW fine check online using your MyService Account. There is also an app for this, and you can log in to the app to check if you have any fines.
It is easy to use this app or online account as it helps you manage your fines. There are also several other things you can do using your MyService NSW account:
- apply for a payment plan,
- request a review,
- nominate the person responsible,
- view image of the offence,
- apply to go to court

What If You Were Not Driving the Vehicle at the Time of the Fine?
Perhaps you were on a night out with friends, and the designated driver, who did not drink any alcohol, was driving you back home in your vehicle. Or perhaps you lent your vehicle to your friend for a day. Upon doing an NSW fine check you realise that you received a fine for an offence on your name, when in fact your friend had your vehicle at the time. In such circumstances, you can nominate the person responsible, and by doing so transfer the fine to them.
In fact, for offences that apply demerit points on the licence, you must, by law, nominate the person responsible for the offence. These include camera-detected offences, parking in a school zone etc.
How to nominate another person? You can nominate a person online on the Service NSW website using this link. You can nominate the person responsible by clicking on the ‘nominate’ button and providing all relevant information.
Before you nominate, gather the information below:
- your fine notice number or penalty notice number
- the date of the offence
- your email address and contact number
- details of the driver responsible (the person who is about to nominate) such as:
- their name, date of birth, and address
- their driver’s licence number and state or country of issue
- their passport number and country of issue (in case they are an international driver)
Should You Make An Application to Court?
If you wish to dispute your fine altogether, you may consider applying for your matter to be determined by the NSW Local Court. But, we recommend that you first review all options you have before making such an application.
To read about the detailed court process, visit the NSW Government page here. Moreover, contact our traffic lawyers for legal support with this.

Seeking Advice from Sydney Traffic Lawyers? Things to Note
NSW traffic fines are no small deal. Because of the risks involved when it comes to speeding, running a red light, or speeding at a school zone, the corresponding fines or penalties associated with such traffic law infringements can be severe.
However, where you feel you had a genuine reason, or your circumstances forced you to act in a certain way, then you should seek legal advice from Sydney traffic lawyers. Ensure that you provide your lawyer with all details. This includes details about:
- the traffic incident
- the date, time, location
- the evidence you have to justify the breach
- all prior driving offences.
If you are facing any criminal conviction or any criminal infringement notice, we can guide you through the legal process. Moreover, we can represent you in court if needed, and help you achieve the best possible outcome for your situation.
Looking for traffic lawyers? Contact us today.