In the ACT, seatbelt fines (including camera-detected ones) are reviewed by ACT Policing. You apply for the fine to be withdrawn, within 28 days of the notice, explaining why it should be withdrawn — for example the belt was being worn, or it relates to a passenger — and attach any evidence. 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 $49.50Yes. Detection-camera images aren’t always clear, so if you believe the fine was issued in error you can ask ACT Policing to review it — the free first step before any court stage.
You don’t have to decide your approach upfront. Once you’ve entered your case details, Fight My Fine recommends the stronger path — disputing or asking for leniency — and you choose, or switch.
Whether any apply depends on your situation:
You apply for the fine to be withdrawn, within 28 days of the notice. Where you can, refer to what the camera image actually shows. Keep it factual and make a clear request.
A strong request identifies the notice, states the ground plainly, addresses the camera evidence, and makes a clear ask. Fight My Fine drafts that from a few plain-English questions — tailored to the ACT and addressed to ACT Policing, as an editable Word document you send yourself.
Yes. You ask ACT Policing to review it — you apply for the fine to be withdrawn, within 28 days of the notice — explaining why it should be withdrawn and attaching any evidence. It is free to ask.
Detection-camera images can misread a worn sash, so "the belt was being worn" is a ground people raise. Referring to what the image shows helps; the reviewer decides on the merits.
You have 28 days from the date of service to apply for a withdrawal, dispute liability, or ask for more time.
From $10.50 — 10% of your fine, GST included, 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.