In NSW, an internal review is when you ask Revenue NSW to look again at a fine — usually within 28 days. You can ask if you believe a mistake was made or there were special circumstances. The outcome can be a caution, the fine cancelled, or the fine upheld. It’s free to ask, and the fine is generally paused while they review it.
Check your fine in minutes →Free case-strength check first — if your grounds are weak, we’ll tell you · one flat price, $10 parking & toll, $15 everything elseAnyone who has received a NSW penalty notice, fine reminder or overdue fine can request a review. Lodge it within the window shown on your notice — commonly 28 days from the issue date. Don’t ignore the notice while you decide; ask early.
Revenue NSW will consider your personal situation and any special circumstances that led to the fine.
Identify the penalty notice, set out your grounds plainly, attach any evidence (photos, a statement, paperwork), and say exactly what you’re asking for. Keep it factual and concise. Fight My Fine drafts this for you from a few plain-English questions and addresses it to Revenue NSW.
An internal review doesn’t increase the fine. If it’s declined, you still owe the original amount and can consider your other options. Court is a separate, later step with its own costs — that’s out of scope for this tool, and for serious matters you should see a lawyer or a free service such as LawAccess NSW.
It’s when you ask Revenue NSW to look again at a fine, usually within 28 days, because you believe a mistake was made or there were special circumstances. The outcome can be a caution, cancellation, or the fine being upheld.
It varies, but the fine is generally paused while your request is considered and you receive a written decision. Lodge your request as early as you can within the 28-day window.
No — asking Revenue NSW for a review is free. Fight My Fine only charges to draft your letter, with a free case-strength check first.
One flat price per letter: $10 for parking and unpaid-toll fines, $15 for all other fine types. No percentage of your fine. There is a free case-strength check before you pay, so if your grounds are weak we tell you first.
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 your state’s Legal Aid or community legal centre.