2024 - Request to review a parking infringement

Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995

Use this form if you have received a parking fine and want Council to consider withdrawing it.

Note: In certain circumstances, additional evidence, photos or documentation may be required. You will be advised if that is the case, according to the circumstances you specify below.

Your Details

Full name *

Postal address *

Suburb *

State/Territory *

Postcode *

Contact number *

Email address *

Infringement Details

What infringement details can you provide? *

A copy of the Infringement Notice

The Infringement Notice number

The infringement date and vehicle registration number

Other Other

Please take a photo or scan the Infringement Notice and attach it here:

Please enter the Infringement Notice number: *

What is the infringement date? * +

What is the registration number on the infringement? *

Circumstance Details

What are your circumstances? *

I want to nominate another driver

There were medical circumstances

There was a mechanical breakdown

I had an issue with parking meters, parking signs or a Parking Permit

There is an error or problem with the Infringement Notice

Another reason

Did you *

Not know about a parking requirement?

Not believe you were warned about a parking requirement?

Not believe you caused any harm?

Not believe the infringement was warranted because you were only there momentarily?

None of these

Do you know the driver's name and address? *

Yes - I want to nominate them as the driver (Stat Dec required)

Yes - I have sold the vehicle and have the buyer's details (Stat Dec required)

No - the vehicle was stolen (evidence required)

No - I don't know the driver's details

What was the medical situation? *

A serious situation - accident, emergency hospital attendance, family death, giving birth (evidence required)

A medical appointment was delayed

Can you demonstrate that you attempted to stop in a safe location? *

Yes

No

Did you move as soon as possible from the restricted area? *

Yes (evidence required)

No

What was the issue? *

I tried to pay with a parking meter but it didn't work

There was a problem with a parking sign

I have a valid Disability or Loading Zone Parking Permit but it wasn't displayed (evidence required)

Did you report the meter issue to Council? *

Yes (evidence required)

No

Was the sign missing, damaged or faded? *

Yes (evidence required)

No

What was the issue with the Infringement Notice? *

The details on the Infringement are incorrect (evidence required)

The Infringement has been issued in error (evidence required)

The incorrect offence has been stated (evidence required)

Another administrative error (evidence required)

Additional explanation of circumstances

Evidence

Please take a photo or scan of the requested evidence and attach it below as required.

Please attach the completed Statutory Declaration:

Please attach a copy of the Proof of Transfer/Notice of Disposal:

Please attach a copy of the Police Report:

Please attach evidence (such as a letter from the doctor or hospital), including date and time details, on official letterhead:

Please attach evidence (such as tow truck or RACQ receipt, or a mechanical report), including date and time details, and the nature of the incident:

Please attach evidence of attempts to pay:

Please attach photos as evidence, clearly showing the surrounding area, to identify the location and any damaged signs (maximum 6):

Please attach a copy or photo of the parking permit as evidence:

Please attach a copy or photo of proof of identity as evidence:

Please attach photos or other information as evidence (such as photos of other vehicles nominated as the offender, correct registration details on a registration certificate, other proof that the offence did not occur):

Please attach any other evidence that will support your request for review:

Privacy collection statement:

Townsville City Council collects and manages personal information in the course of performing its activities, functions and duties. We respect the privacy of the personal information held by us. The way in which Council manages personal information is governed by the Information Privacy Act 2009 (Qld). We are collecting your personal information in accordance with Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995. The information will be used to process this application to waive a parking fine, update our records and inform any compliance activities as necessary. Generally, we will not disclose your personal information outside of Council unless we are required to do so by law, or unless you give your consent to this disclosure. For further information about how we manage your personal information please see our Information Privacy Policy.

Applicant Declaration *

I declare that the information provided on this form and attachments (if relevant) are true and correct in every detail. I accept that I may be contacted as required, where further information or evidence is needed to process this application.

Request to Review a Parking Infringement

Your Details

Infringement Details

Circumstance Details

Evidence