Understanding Your Infringement Notice Review Letter Sample Victoria

Dear [Name of Authority, e.g., Local Council, Victoria Police],

I am writing to formally request a review of Infringement Notice Number [Infringement Notice Number], issued on [Date of Notice] for an alleged offence on [Date of Offence] at [Time of Offence] at [Location of Offence].

I believe this notice has been issued in error due to a mistake in the details provided on the notice itself. Specifically, [Clearly state the mistake. For example: "the location specified on the notice, [Incorrect Location], does not match where I was at the time of the alleged offence. I was actually at [Correct Location] as evidenced by [Provide evidence, e.g., a receipt, CCTV footage from a nearby business, witness statement]."].

I have attached copies of [List any supporting documents, e.g., "my digital receipt from [Business Name] dated [Date] at [Time]", "a sworn statement from [Witness Name]"] to support my claim.

I kindly request that this infringement notice be withdrawn due to this factual inaccuracy. I am happy to provide any further information you may require.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]

Dear [Name of Authority, e.g., Local Council, Victoria Police],

I am writing to formally request a review of Infringement Notice Number [Infringement Notice Number], issued on [Date of Notice] for an alleged offence on [Date of Offence] at [Time of Offence] at [Location of Offence].

I am requesting a review of this notice due to unforeseen and extenuating circumstances that led to the alleged offence. At the time of the incident, I was [Explain the extenuating circumstance. For example: "experiencing a medical emergency. I was on my way to [Hospital Name] to seek urgent medical attention for [Briefly describe the medical issue, e.g., severe chest pain]."].

I have attached [List any supporting documents, e.g., "a letter from my doctor, Dr. [Doctor's Name], confirming my visit to the hospital on that date", "a copy of my hospital admission records"] to support my explanation. I understand the importance of adhering to the law, but I hope you will consider the difficult situation I was in.

I respectfully request that the infringement notice be withdrawn or that an alternative resolution, such as a warning or a reduced penalty, be considered due to these circumstances.

Thank you for your understanding and consideration of my situation.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]

Dear [Name of Authority, e.g., Local Council, Victoria Police],

I am writing to formally request a review of Infringement Notice Number [Infringement Notice Number], issued on [Date of Notice] for an alleged offence on [Date of Offence] at [Time of Offence] at [Location of Offence].

I believe I may have misunderstood the specific regulations pertaining to [Mention the specific regulation or area of law, e.g., "parking restrictions at [Location]"]. I was under the impression that [Explain your understanding of the law at the time, e.g., "parking was permitted in that area during those hours"].

I have since researched the relevant laws and now understand my error. I have attached [List any supporting documents, e.g., "a screenshot of the parking sign that led to my misunderstanding", "information from a reliable source that I consulted"] for your reference.

While I acknowledge the infringement, I kindly request that you consider this a learning experience and withdraw the notice, or at least consider a warning, given my genuine misunderstanding and prompt acknowledgement of the correct procedure.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]

Dear [Name of Authority, e.g., Local Council, Victoria Police],

I am writing to formally request a review of Infringement Notice Number [Infringement Notice Number], issued on [Date of Notice] for an alleged offence on [Date of Offence] at [Time of Offence] at [Location of Offence].

This is my first infringement notice of any kind, and I am a law-abiding citizen who takes my responsibilities seriously. The alleged offence was a minor one, and I believe it was an isolated incident.

I have a clean driving record [or "no prior history of such matters"] and have always endeavoured to comply with all rules and regulations. I am committed to ensuring this does not happen again.

I respectfully request that you consider my clean record and the minor nature of this alleged offence. I would be very grateful if you would consider withdrawing this notice or issuing a warning in its place.

Thank you for considering my request and for your understanding.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]

Dear [Name of Authority, e.g., Local Council, Victoria Police],

I am writing to formally request a review of Infringement Notice Number [Infringement Notice Number], issued on [Date of Notice] for an alleged offence on [Date of Offence] at [Time of Offence] at [Location of Offence].

I believe this notice was issued due to a malfunction or inaccuracy with [Specify the equipment, e.g., "a parking meter", "a speed camera"]. I have reason to believe that the equipment was not functioning correctly at the time of the alleged offence.

Specifically, [Explain the suspected fault. For example: "the parking meter displayed an incorrect time after I inserted my payment", "I was travelling at a speed that is well within the legal limit for that section of road, and I suspect the speed camera may have been miscalibrated"].

I have attached [List any supporting documents, e.g., "a photograph of the malfunctioning parking meter", "evidence of my vehicle's speed from a reliable GPS device at the time", "a report from a mechanic regarding potential issues with my speedometer"] to support my claim.

I kindly request that this infringement notice be reviewed and potentially withdrawn due to the suspected faulty equipment.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]

Dear [Name of Authority, e.g., Local Council, Victoria Police],

I am writing to formally request a review of Infringement Notice Number [Infringement Notice Number], issued on [Date of Notice] for an alleged offence on [Date of Offence] at [Time of Offence] at [Location of Offence].

I believe this notice was issued in error, and I have a witness who can attest to my account of events. The alleged offence occurred while [Briefly explain the circumstances, e.g., "I was attempting to [action]", and the witness observed that [explain what the witness observed that contradicts the infringement notice]"].

I have obtained a sworn statement from [Witness's Full Name], who was present at the time and can confirm [Briefly state what the witness will confirm, e.g., "that I was stationary and not breaching the parking regulations", "that my vehicle's indicators were clearly visible and activated"].

I have attached a copy of the signed witness statement from [Witness's Full Name] for your review. I am also happy to provide their contact details should you wish to speak with them directly.

I respectfully request that this infringement notice be reviewed and withdrawn based on the evidence provided by my witness.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]

Dear [Name of Authority, e.g., Local Council, Victoria Police],

I am writing in relation to Infringement Notice Number [Infringement Notice Number], issued on [Date of Notice] for an alleged offence on [Date of Offence] at [Time of Offence] at [Location of Offence].

While I acknowledge receipt of this infringement notice, I am currently facing financial hardship that makes it difficult to pay the full penalty amount by the due date of [Due Date]. I am employed as [Your Occupation] and my current income is [Briefly explain financial situation, e.g., "limited due to recent unexpected expenses", "affected by a reduction in hours"].

I am a responsible individual and wish to fulfil my obligations. I would like to formally request a review of my payment options, specifically to negotiate a payment plan. I propose to pay the infringement notice in [Number] instalments of [Amount] over a period of [Number] weeks/months, starting from [Proposed Start Date].

I have attached [List any supporting documents, e.g., "a copy of my recent pay slips", "a letter outlining my current financial commitments"] to support my request. I am committed to resolving this matter responsibly and would appreciate your flexibility.

Thank you for your understanding and for considering my request for a payment plan.

Sincerely,
[Your Full Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]