Under the Infringements Act 2006 you can ask Council to review your fine (infringement) if you can provide evidence that there were special circumstances where you were unable to understand or control your conduct at the time.

You must provide a statement that explains how your special circumstances meant you could not obey the law. This statement should be less than 12 months old.

A statement should include:

• The qualifications of the person making the statement and their relationship with you.
• The type, severity and duration of your condition or symptoms.
• How your condition affected your inability to understand or control your conduct leading to the offence.

It would also be helpful if the statement included any treatment you have undertaken or are currently undertaking.

Statements can be accepted from one or more of the following relevant practitioners:

Mental or Intellectual Condition

• General practitioner
• Psychologist, psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse

Serious Addiction to Drugs or Alcohol

• General practitioner
• Psychologist or psychiatrist
• Case manager
• Accredited drug treatment agency or counsellor

Homelessness

• Case worker or case manager
• Agency funded under the Supported Accommodation Assistance Act 1994
• Other health or community welfare service provider such as Salvation Army 

Family Violence

• Medical practitioner
• Victoria Police
• Family violence case worker or social worker
• Health or community welfare service provider

A long term condition/circumstance

• Refer to the relevant contact above