Infringements Flashcards
Where can infringements come from?
Transport act/ Transport reg
SOA
RSA (parking only)
LCRA
COWA
What are the different types of infringement books?
INB general- Form 508 (ta,tr,rs,lcra)
IN crime- Form 508G (all crime)
Official warning notice (crime only) Form 1333
How to determine whether to issue an infringement or not?
Nature, severity and gravity of the offence
Characteristics and circumstances of the offender
Any injury loss or damage as a resulting from offence
Appropriateness of the action in light of community expectations
CAN NOT issue infringment
To people under 14 years old
Where an evidence brief will be submitted
Where the offender is a VP member
What must you do when Issuing an infringement ?
Must explain obligations and rights to offenfer i.e. due date= 28 days from offence
Green copy stays in book
Red copy goes to offender
Brown copy goes to fines Victoria
Child offenders
Children under 14 CAN NOT be issued with an infringement
Seperate notice needs to be sent to their parents Form 508H- notice to parent
Multiple offences
Maximum of 3 seperate infringements can be issued
3< = brief of evidence
Cancellation of infringement
All fines are kept at a Police station as well as Fines Vic
Must cancel prior to serving the notice
Complete Request for cancelllation of infringement Forrm 508E
Withdrawal of an infringment
Cancel all together
Complete infringement withdrawal notice Form 508C
Where do you find all the infringements?
VP FORM 508A