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How to request your traffic infringement matter be determined by a court

Follow our step by step instructions on how to request your infringement matter to be determined by a court.

If you were the driver at the time of the incident and would like the infringement matter to be determined by a court, you can submit a court election request through your DoTDirect account. This allows the matter to be considered by a magistrate, who will determine the outcome. 

  1. Follow the steps to login to DoTDirect or create a DoTDirect account. 
  2. Once you are in DoTDirect, click on Infringements across the top screen in the blue menu.
  3. The list of infringements issued to you are listed below. This may include infringements you have already paid. Click view details on the infringement you wish to elect to be heard in court.
  4. The details of your infringement will be provided. Please ensure you check all the details listed. 
  5. Click Request court elect.  
  6. Please read the information presented carefully and then tick each checkbox to confirm your understanding. Please provide the address where you would like the court summons to be sent. You will also need to enter your email address and preferred contact phone number so you can be contacted about your court matter if required.

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