Fines
Pay parking fines by phone, mail, in person or online. You can also read about objecting to fines, and court processes.
Payment methods
Payment options and details
| Method |
Details and instructions |
| Phone by credit card |
Payments via phone can be made by credit cards MasterCard or Visa.
Call 1300 954 297 and follow the prompts. You will need the seven digit ticket number printed on the front of the notice. |
| Online by credit card |
It's quick and easy to pay parking fines online (less than 2 min to complete):
- Payments can be made with MasterCard or Visa credit cards.
- You need the seven digit ticket number shown on the front of your infringement notice.
Pay fine online |
| Post by cheque or money order |
Payment of the infringement may be made by money order or cheque marked “Not Negotiable” and payable to the City of Darebin. Payments by cheque are not deemed to be paid until the cheque has been honoured.
City of Darebin
PO Box 91
Preston VIC 3072 |
Extension of time to pay
An extension of time to pay of up to eight weeks can be granted upon request. Multiple extensions of time can be offered but will not exceed the equivalent of 12 weeks.
Applying for a payment arrangement with Fines Victoria
You may apply for a payment arrangement with Fines Victoria to pay a fine or multiple fines. A payment arrangement may include fines from different enforcement agencies, fines at different stages of enforcement, and court fines.
You may request Council refer your fine to Fines Victoria for a payment arrangement by submitting an email to mailbox@darebin.vic.gov.au or in person via one of our customer service centres.
To be eligible you must be the person named on the infringement, the owner of the vehicle, the nominated driver(PDF, 279KB) , or acting on behalf of a person with written permission.
Please include:
- the infringement number
- your name
- your postal address.
Working Development Permit
If you are eligible, an accredited organisation may apply to the Director, Fines Victoria, for a Work and Development Permit on your behalf.
A Work and Development Permit (WDP) is an initiative to provide vulnerable and disadvantaged people with a non-financial option to address their fine debt. A WDP allows an eligible person to work off their fine debt by participating in certain activities and treatment.
For more information regarding this scheme, and to identify an accredited sponsor, please contact the WDP Operational Team on 1300 323 483, by email at WDP@justice.vic.gov.au or visit Work and development permit scheme | Department of Justice and Community Safety Victoria