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Traffic infringements

Access information about traffic infringements, including identifying the responsible driver, viewing traffic infringement images, infringement payment options and requesting a review.

When driving on Western Australian roads, you must know and always follow the:

The WA Police Force enforces traffic laws and road rules.

If you are caught breaking the road rules you will be issued a traffic infringement notice with a fine and demerit points may be recorded on your driving record and in some instances, your driver’s licence can be disqualified.

Traffic infringements can be issued by automated red-light and speed cameras or on the spot by WA Police Officers, Main Roads delegates or Australian Federal Police Officers.

Traffic infringements can be issued to individuals and organisations. 

Any demerit points will be issued to the person named on the notice or the person identified as the responsible driver.

View the types of driving offences and the penalties here. 

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Identify the responsible driver

If you were not driving the vehicle when the alleged offence occurred, you are responsible for identifying the driver. Do not pay the infringement.

You can identify the responsible driver by:

Once the driver identification has been processed, a new infringement notice will be issued to the identified person.

Providing false information

You must make a reasonable effort to identify the driver responsible for the offence. 

Providing false information is a serious offence and may result in additional fines and penalties. 

Sold Vehicles

If your vehicle was sold before the date of the alleged offence, you will need to provide the buyer’s details and the date of sale in the Driver Identification Statement section. 

Make sure your notification of ownership has been submitted and processed online or at a DVS centre or agent, this is the responsibility of both the seller and buyer. Find out more about buying and selling vehicles in the DoT website.

Stolen vehicles 

If your vehicle was stolen before the alleged offence, you will need to provide the 15-digit Police Incident Report Number in Driver Identification Statement section.

If you do not have a 15-digit Police Incident Report Number, you will need to contact the WA Police Force to obtain an Incident Report Number.

Driver identification for organisations 

Offending vehicles that are owned by an organisation will be sent a Notice Requesting Information (NRI) form to identify the driver or person in charge of a vehicle at the time of the alleged offence.

The authorised person for an organisation owned vehicle can identify the driver online by:

If an organisation does not identify the driver or person in charge by the compliance date listed on the NRI notice, the infringement will convert to a ‘failure to comply’ offence through a Failure to Comply Notice. 

A failure to comply offence is double the infringement amount the individual would have received and must be paid by the due date to avoid further fees.

Direct debit payment instalment arrangements and/or extensions do not apply for organisations.

Driver Identification FAQS

Q) What If I don’t know who was driving?

A) As the responsible person of the vehicle, there is an obligation to identify who was in charge of the vehicle at the time of an alleged traffic offence.  If you do not know who the driver was and have checked your records and cannot reasonably ascertain who they were, complete the section in in the Driver Identification Statement section and return to Infringement Services who will review and advise of an outcome and further actions required. If you fail to identify the driver, the circumstances of your case may be investigated by WA Police Force.  

Q) What if I don’t know all of the driver’s details? 

A)  As the responsible person you are obligated to review and provide all the details in order for the driver identification process to proceed.

Providing false or misleading information is an offence with significant penalties including a $18,000 fine or 18 months imprisonment.

Further information can be found via the following link - Vehicle owner's responsibilities.

View traffic infringement images

Traffic infringements issued by speed and red-light camera offences will have photographic evidence on the notice.

You can view these images in more detail by:

Use the online image tool

or

Login to DoTDirect

Once a traffic infringement notice has been paid, the images and video are no longer available to view online. 

Pay a traffic infringement

Once you have made a full payment or entered a direct debit payment instalment arrangement and paid your first instalment, you can no longer:

  • contest the traffic infringement in a court of law
  • identify another driver
  • apply for an extension
  • dispute or transfer demerit points
  • apply for a review.

Infringement payment options 

  • Pay online by logging in/registering at DoTDirect with the following payment options:
    • In full
    • Request a payment extension
    • Request a direct debit payment instalment arrangement
  • Pay in full online
  • BPay
  • By phone on 1300 729 463 (1300 PAY INF) to pay securely by Mastercard or Visa credit card. Credit card payment fee of 0.25% will apply. 
  • In person at any Australia Post Office location.
  • By mail by sending a cheque or money order (do not send cash) payable to:
    Infringement Payment Centre
    GPO BOX R1290, PERTH WA 6844

Ensure the Payee details are “Infringement Payment Centre” on your cheque or money order and include the reference number located on your traffic infringement notice.

Please note: You are unable to pay your infringement at DVS Licensing centres or Regional Offices or agents.

Direct debit payment instalments and payment extension options

If you login to your DoTDirect account, you can choose to have a direct debit payment instalment arrangement or request a payment extension – you cannot do both for the same infringement. 

Direct debit payment instalments and payment extensions are only available to individuals, not organisations.

Direct debit payment instalments

You can request to make regular payments towards your traffic infringement via direct debit.

The minimum payment and the number of instalments you are required to pay will depend on the total amount you owe.

You cannot choose the number of instalments or part payment amounts. This is automated for you.

Depending on the amount of your infringement, your direct debit payment instalments will be in either 4, 6, or 10 instalments.

You have 28 days to pay each instalment.

 

Minimum Infringement value Maximum Infringement value Number of Instalments
$0 $400 4
$401 $999 6
$1000 + 10

If you do not pay on a payment instalment on time, the direct debit payment instalment arrangement will be cancelled and a final demand notice will be issued with the remaining amount on the traffic infringement.

You will have 28 days to pay the final demand notice. 

Payment extensions

When you request a payment extension you will receive a new traffic infringement notice with 28 days from the new due date.

You can only request a payment extension once per traffic infringement notice.

Unpaid direct debit payment instalments

If full payment or a direct debit payment instalment is not received by the due date, you will be issued a final demand notice for payment with additional fees.

A final demand must be paid in full by the due date shown on the notice.

If full payment of the final demand notice is not received by the due date, the notice will be registered with the Fines Enforcement Registry.

This will result in further fees and possible disqualification of your vehicle and/or driver’s licence.

Payment FAQs

Q) Can I pay the outstanding balance at any time on my direct debit payment instalment arrangement? 

A) Yes, payment of the outstanding balance can be completed via logging into your DoTDirect account and following the payment options in the infringement section and selecting the ‘Pay Outstanding Balance’ option.

Q) What if I miss a payment on my pay direct debit payment instalment arrangement? 

A) If a direct debit instalment payment is missed, the payment instalment arrangement will automatically be cancelled and a final demand notice will be issued with the outstanding amount on the traffic infringement with a further due date.

Q) Can I extend my next instalment on my payment plan? 

A) No, the instalment dates and amounts are automatically calculated and set at the commencement of the plan and are not subject to changes.

Q) How do I change my bank details? 

A) You can change your bank account details by logging into your DoTDirect account and following the account payment settings in the infringement section.

Q) Where does my traffic infringement money go?

A) The Road Trauma Trust Account (RTTA) receives 100 per cent of the revenue resulting from photographic speed and red-light camera fines. The funds are managed by the Road Safety Commission and provided to implement priority road safety projects that address road safety initiatives consistent with the State Government’s Driving Change – Road Safety Strategy for Western Australia 2020-2030.

Request a review of a traffic infringement

You can request a review of your traffic infringement if you believe special or extraordinary circumstances led to the alleged traffic offence being occurring.

Request a review FAQs

Q) How can I request a review?

A) You will need to supply supporting documents, such as reports from a medical practitioner, supporting agency, government department or medical emergencies.

You can request a review with supporting documentation via:

Once your review is submitted, we investigate your request. There will be no action taken until a decision is made and you have been advised of the outcome we will respond via email or letter whatever the original channel was.

Q) What are the potential outcomes from a review?

A) We will advise you of the outcome of the review through notification by your preferred and selected method either via email or a letter. The review outcomes may be as follows:

  • Traffic infringement to stand – means our review found that your traffic infringement was issued correctly. You will need to pay or manage your traffic infringement by the due date to avoid further costs or action.
  • No action – means the traffic infringement was issued in error. The traffic infringement will be cancelled, and you do not have to pay.  It will not appear on your driving record.
  • Withdrawn – means the issuing authority has requested the traffic infringement be withdrawn.

Q) How do I notify DoT of a family violence situation regarding my traffic infringement?

A) If the requirement to identify the driver puts you or an individual at risk of a family or domestic violence situation, you may contact the Infringement Services to advise of the situation. The following are options to contact and inform Infringement Services:

If this situation is a risk for you, please contact the WA Police Force on 131 444.

We will also reply back to your chosen method of contact unless advised of an else preferred method of contact.

Q) What happens to the traffic infringement after I inform DoT of a risk of family violence? 

A) The Department of Transport will review the traffic infringement, and the correspondence received and will inform you of the outcome. The matter will be managed confidentially. 

Request a court hearing

If you were the driver of the vehicle and wish to have an infringement notice dealt with by a court, do not pay the traffic infringement notice. 

To request a court hearing you will need to advise Infringement Services before the payment due date listed on the infringement notice. 

How to request a court hearing

You can request a court hearing by:

  • registering/logging into your DoTDirect account and submit the required details and acknowledge your responsibilities and potential outcomes; or
  • completing the Court Elect section on the traffic infringement notice and:

You cannot choose a court hearing if you have already paid the traffic infringement in full or part.

Once you start the court process, it will replace your traffic infringement and cannot be stopped. 

It will be up to the court to determine the outcome.

If you are unsuccessful in court, you will have a conviction recorded against you which may appear on future police clearance applications and may be liable for further court fees. Refer to Fines Enforcement Registry for further information regarding the fees you may be liable for.

Other general FAQs

Q) There is no speed sign in the area, why did I get an infringement? 

A) Speed signs are not displayed on all roads in built-up areas. In these cases, the default speed limit is always in effect.  The default speed limit in Western Australia is 50 km/h in built-up areas and 110km/h in open areas as signposted. The agency responsible for determining the speed limit is Main Roads WA. The speed limit in any particular area is determined by engineers and based on a number of factors including the general topography of the location, the urban density and road design.

Refer to WA Police for further information on built-up and open areas and the applicable speed limits.

Q) Is there leniency for a good driving record? 

A) No, a good driving record is not considered in the adjudication phase of a traffic infringement. While a good driving record is commended, all infringement penalties and demerit points allocated, are set by legislation, and therefore cannot be altered.

Q) When was the last time the camera that detected my vehicle was serviced or maintained?

A) All automated traffic cameras are monitored and upheld by the WA Police Force and Road Safety Commission. The cameras are tested and re-calibrated every 12 months. Additionally, the WA Police Force engage independent National Association of Testing Authorities accredited resources to conduct regular end-to-end system tests. 

Further information on the traffic cameras can be found on the WA Police Force Website.

Q) My licence has been suspended due to unpaid Traffic Infringements.  How do I have these restrictions lifted? 

A) Your overdue traffic infringements must be paid before restrictions can be lifted. Payments can take up to 3 days to be received, or longer if the payment was posted. Once the payment has been received it can take 24-48 hours for the suspension on your licence or cancellation of vehicle registration to be removed.

You can check the status of and pay unpaid infringements at Depart of Justice’s eportal.

We recommend you contact DoT to confirm the status of your licence or vehicle registration before driving online at DoTDirect DoT on call on 13 11 56.

Page last updated: Fri Oct 4 2024 3:08:45 PM