Parking infringement refunds

Before you start

Parking infringements that have been issued from 2005 remain valid, but a portion of the amount fined was incorrectly charged. Partial refunds will be provided.

Eligibility criteria

You may be eligible for a partial refund if:

  • You have received a parking infringement issued by Yarra Ranges Council.
  • You were issued an infringement between July 2005 to July 2025.
  • You were the one who made the payment on the eligible infringement.
  • The fine relates to one of these parking offences:
  1. Parking for a period longer than indicated
  2. Parked failing to pay & obey instructions on sign
  3. Stopping contrary to a no parking sign
  4. Parking not completely within a parking bay 


Want to know more about infringement refund scheme? 
Visit the FAQ page to learn more.

 

Required information

  • Vehicle registration details or an infringement number (as found on an infringement notice)
  • A valid form of ID (e.g. driver’s licence)
  • Evidence you are the owner of the motor vehicle or the nominated driver of the vehicle at the time of the offence.

 

If you are the owner of the motor vehicle

You must provide at least (1) one of the following documents:
  • Certificate of registration for the relevant state. (If registered in Victoria, you can download this from VicRoads.)
  • Proof of car insurance
  • A completed vehicle transfer form (if you have since sold the vehicle)
  • Proof of vehicle purchase
  • Vehicle servicing documentation 
  • Other forms of proof (may be assessed individually.)

 

If you are the nominated driver of a motor vehicle

You must provide both evidence that you were the nominated driver of the motor vehicle AND proof of payment. 

Proof of nomination

You mustprovide at least (1) one of the following documents:

  • A statutory declaration signed by the registered owner of the vehicle. 
  • A statutory declaration signed by the nominated driver of the vehicle.
  • Letter from the business (if the vehicle is company registered.)

Proof of payment

You mustprovide at least (1) one form of proof of payment:

  • Receipt number
  • Bank statement
  • BPAY reference
  • Printed payment receipt

Date range infringement was issued

Minimum penalty unit set (State Gov)

Penalty amount charged

Amount to be repaid on approved application

1 July 2005 – 30 June 2006

$40

$50

$10

1 July 2006 – 30 June 2007

$40

$50

$10

1 July 2007 – 30 June 2008

$40

$55

$15

1 July 2008 – 30 June 2009

$40

$57

$17

1 July 2009 – 30 June 2010

$40

$58

$18

1 July 2010 – 30 June 2011

$40

$60

$20

1 July 2011 – 30 June 2012

$40

$61

$21

1 July 2012 – 30 June 2013

$40

$70

$30

1 July 2013 – 30 June 2014

$40

$72

$32

1 July 2014 – 30 June 2015

$40

$74

$34

1 July 2015 – 30 June 2016

$40

$76

$36

1 July 2016 – 30 June 2017

$40

$78

$38

1 July 2017 – 30 June 2018

$40

$79

$39

1 July 2018 – 30 June 2019

$40

$81

$41

1 July 2019 – 30 June 2020

$40

$83

$43

1 July 2020 – 30 June 2021

$40

$91

$51

1 July 2021 – 30 June 2022

$40

$91

$51

1 July 2022 – 30 June 2023

$40

$92

$52

1 July 2023 – 30 June 2024

$40

$96

$56

1 July 2024 – 30 June 2025

$40

$99

$59

  

 

Apply now

You can apply online via our application form. 

Applications will open on Wednesday, 5 November 2025 at 9:00am.

 

Next steps

Once you have submitted your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email. 

Council will review your application and verify your eligibility. Once verified, we will process your refund.

The refund could take between 6-8 weeks to be processed via electronic bank transfer.

 

Visit or call us

You can also visit one of our Community Links or call us on 1300 368 333.

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