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Fines and Infringements

As the Local Government authority for the Ipswich area, Council has an obligation to ensure our city is a safe, healthy and equitable community. One of the ways Council meets this obligation is through the provision of various regulations and Local Laws which are designed to protect and enhance the community's general way of life and well-being.

Council's Local Laws are available for browsing online, or downloading for your convenience.

As a dedicated community proud of our city, we can all strive to look after our local area and adhere to these regulations. Failure to comply with these laws may result in penalties through the issue of notices and fines by Council. Council may issue fines and infringement notices to residents, businesses and visitors to the city for breach of these Local Laws and regulations, in areas which include but are not restricted to, parking, animal ownership, pollution and neighbourhood issues, business regulation and environmental amenity.

I have received an Infringement Notice from Council

If you have received an Infringement Notice (fine) from Ipswich City Council you have 28 days from the issue date to pay the fine or to request a review. You have the option to have the matter reviewed by Council if you believe that the fine was issued in error or if you believe there are extenuating circumstances as to why you should be excused from paying the fine. Note: Only the registered owner of the vehicle can request a review.

How do I pay the fine?

Please ensure you reference the Infringement Number for Payment.

Payment Methods

	Paying Online Pay Infringement Notice online Pay online with your Mastercard or Visa anytime after 3 business days from the date of your Infringement Notice within the prescribed time.
	Payment by Phone Phone 1300 276 468 anytime after 3 business days from the date of your Infringement Notice and follow the prompts. Please ensure you have your Infringement Notice, Mastercard or Visa and a pen ready to write your transaction (receipt) number that will be given at the end of the call. Retain this number for future reference. Please quote biller code 1001076 and your Infringement number.
	Mailing Your Payment Return your Infringement Notice / payment slip and payment to: Ipswich City Council PO Box 191 Ipswich QLD 4305 Cheques and money orders to be payable to IPSWICH CITY COUNCIL. Payment should be mailed in sufficient time to be received by the due date to avoid you PIN being forwarded to the State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER).
	Paying in Person Infringement Notice Payments may be made by cash, cheque or EFTPOS at: Customer Service Centre 143 Brisbane Street, Ipswich (Top of the Ipswich City Mall) Monday-Friday: 8.30 am - 4.30 pm

Can I pay my fine by instalments?

Fines of $200 and over may be paid off in instalments. Please select the appropriate option on the reverse of the fine and complete your details in the space provided. You must then return the fine along with the first instalment of $60 to Council.

What if I believe the fine has been issued incorrectly?

If you believe you have incorrectly received a fine you have the option to have the matter reviewed by Council. To ask Council to review the fine, you must submit a written request to Council within 28 days of the issue date of the Infringement Notice.

Reasons you believe the fine should be withdrawn must be sumbitted on a Statutory Declaration. (For parking fines, please read the Parking Infringements information listed at the bottom of this page).

Your submission must include the following details:

Infringement Notice number
Vehicle registration number (for parking fines)
Date of the Incident
Your name in full, address and contact telephone number/s
Other evidence to support your request may also be provided; Medical certificate, photos or receipts. Council will ensure consistent and fair decisions by assessing your request in line with adopted procedures. You will be sent a response within 30 days of your request either upholding or withdrawing the fine.

All Statutory Declarations MUST be signed by a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner for Declarations. The Ipswich Court House has a Justice of the Peace on duty from 9.00 am - 4.00 pm weekdays. Contact the Department of Justice on 1300 301 147 or click here to search for Justices of the Peace available in your local area.

Statutory Declaration Form (PDF, 235 kb)

Please note: Making a false declaration is a very serious offence. The signatory may be charged under the Criminal Code and be liable to penalties, including imprisonment.

Council will ensure consistent and fair decisions by assessing your request in line with adopted procedures. You will be sent a response within 30 days of your request either upholding or withdrawing the fine.

How do I opt for a court hearing?

Should you wish for the matter to be dealt with by the Magistrates Court please complete the reverse side of the fine by selecting the appropriate option and completing your details in the space provided. You must then return the fine to Council. In due course you will receive a court summons.

What happens if I do nothing?

As a courtesy, Council will send you a reminder letter if the fine is not paid or request for review is not received by Council within 28 days of the issue date of the fine.

NOTE: : For parking fines Council must carry out a search to obtain the name and address of the registered owner of the vehicle. This search has an added fee which is then also charged to the owner.

If the payment is not received by Council by the due date the fine is submitted to the State Penalties Enforcement Register (SPER). Once the fine has been sent to SPER they will pursue the fine amount plus additional processing costs from you. Failure to pay the amount to SPER may result in cancellation of your Queensland Driving Licence.

For further information about SPER please visit their website – http://www.sper.qld.gov.au/

Parking Infringements

Council regulates parking within Ipswich through its Local Laws and State legislation to improve safety and convenience for our community and visitors to our city.

The Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Road Rules) Regulation 2009 and Local Law 27 (Regulated Parking) govern our city and includes specific restrictions for the parking of vehicles, such as signposted 'no stopping zones' and time-restricted parking. It is also prohibited to park a vehicle on a path, dividing strip or nature strip. Failure to comply with these parking regulations may result in penalties through the issue of notices and fines by Council.

A parking fine may be withdrawn for the following reasons:

Medical emergency - in the instance where an emergency situation contributed to the offence. A medical certificate is required to support a request to withdraw a fine on this basis.
Motor vehicle breakdown - a vehicle break down occurred and reasonable actions were taken to minimise the risk to public safety and move the vehicle in a timely manner. Evidence such as a towing invoice or written statement from RACQ is required to support a request to withdraw a fine on this basis.
Disabled parking permit - the offence involved exceeding timed parking limits and the driver or passenger was the holder of a current disabled parking permit. A copy of the permit is required to support a request to withdraw a fine on this basis.
Charity workers - the driver of the vehicle was volunteering work for a charity at the time of the offence and the offence did not involve traffic/pedestrian obstruction or threaten public safety. A letter from the charity confirming that the driver was volunteering at the time of the offence is required to support a request to withdraw a fine on this basis.
Error or fault with parking meter or signage - a Statutory Declaration signed by a Justice of the Peace describing the nature of the error or fault and how that contributed to the offence is required to support a request to withdraw a fine on this basis.
The vehicle, at the time of the offence, was - being used illegally, being used by another person (nominated by you) or was sold or otherwise disposed of. A Statutory Declaration signed by a Justice of the Peace describing the circumstances and providing all of the details of the driver/new owner, or relevant documentation (eg for stolen vehicles a crime report/incident report number from the Queensland Police is required) to support a request to withdraw a fine on this basis.

This information can also be downloaded as a fact sheet for your convenience.

Review Of Infringement Notices Fact Sheet (PDF, 54 kb)

Last Updated 17 Feb 2012 |

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