You can ask for a review, or elect to have it heard in court — but there are deadlines. Whether it’s worth disputing depends on the fine and your circumstances.
Council fines and infringements — parking, local laws, building or planning matters — can usually be reviewed or challenged, but there are deadlines and each path has trade-offs.
You can request an internal review (for example on the grounds of exceptional circumstances or that it shouldn’t have been issued) within the time allowed.
You can elect to have an infringement heard in the Magistrates’ Court, but going to court has risks and costs — so it’s worth weighing up first.
Each option has a time limit, and ignoring a fine leads to enforcement and added costs. Act before the deadline.
We advise whether disputing is worth it, request reviews, and represent you in court where it makes sense. Book a consult before the deadline.
Often yes — you can request an internal review within the time allowed, or elect to have it heard in court.
It depends — court has risks and costs. We’ll advise whether disputing is worth it for your situation.
General information only — for advice about your situation, see more guides or book a consult with ORLA Legal.
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