Got a parking fine from Canberra? In the ACT, it’s reviewed by Access Canberra. You request a review within 28 days of the notice, explaining why it should be withdrawn — for example unclear signs or a faulty meter — and attaching photos. It’s free to ask.
Check your fine in minutes →Free case-strength check first — if your grounds are weak, we'll tell you · letters from $10.50, capped at $49.50The ACT has no local councils — parking fines are reviewed by Access Canberra.
Whether any apply depends on your situation:
You request a review with Access Canberra, within 28 days of the notice. Photos do a lot of work here — the sign (or missing sign), the meter, your permit, or where you parked. Attach them and make a clear request.
Fight My Fine drafts your appeal from a few plain-English questions — addressed to Access Canberra, as an editable Word document you review and send yourself.
It’s reviewed by Access Canberra. The ACT has no local councils — parking fines are reviewed by Access Canberra.
Yes, unclear, missing or obscured signage is a common ground. Photos of the sign (or the lack of one) where you parked strengthen the request. The reviewer decides on the merits.
Commonly 28 days from the date of service.
From $10.50 — 10% of your fine, with a $10.50 minimum and a $49.50 cap. There is a free case-strength check before you pay.
Fight My Fine is a self-help tool, not a law firm, and this page is general information, not legal advice. You are the author and sender of every letter. The issuing authority makes the final decision on any review. For serious matters or court, speak with a qualified lawyer or a free service such as LawAccess NSW.