Council is a prescribed Enforcement Agency for the enforcement of relevant provisions of the State Government Road Safety Legislation. Infringement Notices are issued under the following legislation: Transport Operations (Road Use Management) Act 1995, Transport Operations (Road Use Management — Road Rules) Regulation 2009 and Local Law 5 – Parking | Redland City Council. Licensed drivers have a responsibility to be aware of the Road Rules and ensure that the vehicle is parked in accordance with the Regulations at all times, maximising the safety of other road users. Infringement Notices are issued under relevant legislation and contain information as required under the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999. This includes the penalty and amount which are set by state legislation.
If you have received an infringement notice but believe that there are circumstances that need to be considered, you can appeal to Redland City Council. Infringement notices are only withdrawn in extraordinary circumstances and all review requests must be submitted by the person issued with the infringement notice.
The following examples are not regarded as reasons to appeal an infringement notice and are unlikely to result in infringement withdrawal:
- financial hardship – if you are unable to pay the infringement then an application can be made for a payment plan
- not seeing a sign or misinterpreting a sign
- not being familiar with the area
- parking not available
- not being aware of legislation requirements
- being parked in a boat trailer space without a trailer attached
- being stopped briefly in a restricted zone
- other vehicles parked illegally
Preparing your supporting evidence
It is important to include sufficient supporting evidence when you lodge your request. Depending on the type of infringement issued, you should include:
- the grounds of any legal defence, exemption from the law, exceptional circumstances or error on the infringement notice
- photographs or diagrams showing the exact location of the incident
- a vehicle repair receipt if relevant (i.e. vehicle broken down at the time of the offence)
- a written statement on a statutory declaration [PDF, 0.1MB] by anyone who witnessed the incident
- written advice or a crime report from the Queensland Police Service
- copies of valid permits not displayed at the time of the offence
- medical certificates
- the infringement notice or a photocopy. If unavailable, provide the infringement number/s, vehicle registration number and date and time of the incident
- any other documentation that might support the appeal.
How to make an appeal
To appeal online, please visit payment options, view images, appeal or nominate a driver for a parking infringement
Alternatively, you can download and complete the infringement notice appeal form [PDF, 0.3MB].
Please submit your form and supporting documentation to Redland City Council before the payment due date.
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Redland City Council
PO Box 21
Cleveland QLD 4163