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How to dispute a speeding fine in South Australia

In South Australia you can ask for a speeding fine to be reviewed — you contact South Australia Police (the Expiation Notice Branch) and request a review, usually within 28 days, before the due date on 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 You explain why it should be withdrawn or why leniency is fair, and attach any evidence.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 South Australia?

Yes. You can ask South Australia Police (the Expiation Notice Branch) 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 South Australia are reviewed by South Australia Police (the Expiation Notice Branch). You request a review usually within 28 days, before the due date on the notice.

If a fine isn’t dealt with in time it can be referred to the Fines Enforcement and Recovery Unit 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 South Australia and addressed to South Australia Police (the Expiation Notice Branch), as an editable Word document you send yourself.

Frequently asked questions

Can you dispute a speeding fine in South Australia?

Yes. You ask South Australia Police (the Expiation Notice Branch) to review it — you request a review usually within 28 days, before the due date on the notice — explaining why it should be withdrawn and attaching any evidence. It is free to ask.

Who reviews a speeding fine in South Australia?

Speeding and camera fines in South Australia are reviewed by South Australia Police (the Expiation Notice Branch).

How long do I have in South Australia?

The window is shown on your notice and is commonly 28 days. A review request should be made before the payment due date — lodging it pauses the clock.

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.