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How to dispute a speeding fine in the ACT

In the ACT you can ask for a speeding fine to be reviewed — you contact ACT Policing and apply for the fine to be withdrawn, within 28 days of the notice. You explain why it should be withdrawn or why leniency is fair, and attach any evidence. It’s free to ask.

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By the numbers

More than 80%
of fines for speeding, mobile-phone, seatbelt and red-light offences in Australia are now issued by automated cameras rather than police officers (2024).

Can you dispute a speeding fine in the ACT?

Yes. You can ask ACT Policing to look again before you pay — 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.

Who reviews it, and by when?

Speeding and camera fines in the ACT are reviewed by ACT Policing. You apply for the fine to be withdrawn within 28 days of the notice.

If a fine isn’t dealt with in time it can be referred to Access Canberra for enforcement, so act within the window.

Common grounds people raise

Whether any apply depends on your situation:

What to put in your request

A clear request identifies the notice, states your grounds plainly, refers to your evidence, and makes a clear ask. Fight My Fine drafts it from a few plain-English questions — tailored to the ACT and addressed to ACT Policing, as an editable Word document you send yourself.

Frequently asked questions

Can you dispute a speeding fine in the ACT?

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 You ask ACT Policing to review it — you apply for the fine to be withdrawn within 28 days of the notice — explaining why it should be withdrawn and attaching any evidence.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.

Who reviews a speeding fine in the ACT?

Speeding and camera fines in the ACT are reviewed by ACT Policing.

How long do I have in the ACT?

You have 28 days from the date of service to apply for a withdrawal, dispute liability, or ask for more time.

What does Fight My Fine cost?

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.

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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.