In NSW you can ask Revenue NSW to review a speeding fine by lodging a request for a review — usually within 28 days of the notice. You explain why the fine should be withdrawn or why leniency is warranted and attach any evidence. It’s free to ask, and you can do it online through the myPenalty portal or by letter.
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. If you believe a speeding fine was issued in error, or there are circumstances the authority should take into account, you can ask Revenue NSW to review it. A review is the first, free step before any court stage — you are simply asking the issuing authority to look again.
There are two broad paths: disputing the fine (arguing it shouldn’t stand) or asking for leniency (accepting what happened but explaining why a caution or reduction is fair). You don’t have to decide upfront — once you’ve entered your case details, Fight My Fine recommends the stronger path and you choose, or switch.
These are the kinds of reasons people put forward. Whether any apply is specific to your case:
Lodge your request with Revenue NSW — online via the myPenalty portal (you’ll need the penalty notice number), or by sending a letter to the address on your notice. Do it within the window shown on your notice, commonly 28 days.
Set out clearly what you’re asking for and why, keep it polite and factual, and attach supporting material (photos, a statement from a witness, or relevant paperwork). Then wait for their written decision — the fine is generally paused while they consider it.
A strong review request is clear, specific and well-organised. It identifies the notice, states the grounds plainly, references your evidence, and makes a clear request — withdrawal, a caution, or a reduction. That’s exactly what Fight My Fine assembles for you: you answer a few plain-English questions, and we draft an editable letter tailored to NSW and the speeding offence, addressed to the right authority.
Yes. You can ask Revenue NSW to review the fine by lodging a request for a review, usually within 28 days of the notice. You explain why it should be withdrawn or why leniency is warranted, and attach any supporting evidence. It is free to ask.
The window is shown on your notice and is commonly 28 days from the issue date. It is best to lodge your request as early as possible, and you should not ignore the notice while you decide.
Asking for a review does not increase the original fine. If the review is declined you still owe the original amount, and you can then consider your other options. Court is a separate, later step with its own costs and is out of scope for this tool.
It should identify the penalty notice, state your grounds clearly, refer to any supporting evidence, and make a specific request — withdrawal, a caution, or a reduction. Keep it factual and concise.
From $10.50 — that is 10% of your fine, GST included, with a minimum of $10.50 and a cap of $49.50. You get a free case-strength check before you pay anything.
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.