If you are found to be in breach of the Shire’s Parking and Parking Facilities Local Law, you may receive an infringement notice (parking fine).
Requesting a Review
We understand that sometimes there may be valid reasons for a parking breach. You have the right to request a review of your infringement if you believe there were mitigating circumstances.
You must submit supporting evidence with your appeal. This may include medical certificates, mechanic reports, receipts or financial information.
Grounds Not Accepted for Appeal
Please note that a parking infringement will not be withdrawn if the only reason for your appeal is one of the following:
- No legal parking was available
- You were unaware of the law (e.g., parking on a footpath without signage)
- You were unfamiliar with the area
- You were making or receiving a phone call
- You parked in a bay not designated for your vehicle type
- You were late due to an appointment, meeting, or delayed/cancelled transport
If You Weren’t the Driver
If you were not the driver at the time of the alleged offence, you must complete a Statutory Declaration to identify the person responsible for the vehicle.
This declaration must be submitted to the Shire within 28 days of the date of the offence.
If you are found to be in breach of the Dog Act 1976 or Cat Act 2011, you may be issued with an Infringement Notice.
Requesting a Review
If you believe the fine was issued in error, you may request a review of the infringement.
- All requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- Please ensure you provide any relevant supporting information or evidence when submitting your appeal.
Important: Infringements will not be withdrawn if your only reason for appeal is that you were unaware of the law.
For more details about responsible animal ownership in the Shire of Harvey, please visit our Dog Owner Responsibilities or Cat Owner Responsibilities pages.
All owners of land within the Shire of Harvey are required to carry out fire prevention work in accordance with the requirements of the Firebreak Notice, on or before 30 November and to be maintained until 15 May.
The penalty for failing to comply with the Firebreak Notice is a fine not exceeding $5,000 and a person in default is also liable, whether prosecuted or not, to pay the costs of performing the work directed by this Notice if it is not carried out by the owner and/or occupier by the date required by this Notice.
Requesting a Review
If you believe the fine was issued in error, you may request a review of the infringement.
- All requests will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.
- Please ensure you provide any relevant supporting information or evidence when submitting your appeal.
Important: Infringements will not be withdrawn if your only reason for appeal is that you were unaware of the law.
For more information, please refer to the Firebreaks page.