Special circumstances

Reasons we will consider leniency

• I was involved in a medical emergency at the time of the offence.

Consideration for these claims is balanced with the potential safety impacts on other road users.

For an event to be considered a medical emergency, there must be an immediate threat to someone in the vehicle that requires urgent medical intervention.

It is unlikely that leniency will be given in circumstances where you have been notified of an emergency and are travelling to attend to the person involved in the emergency.

Evidence required

Documentation of the medical emergency.

 Reasons we will consider leniency

• Mental/intellectual or medical illness. 
• Inability to control offending behaviour.
• Cognitive disability.
• Experiencing homelessness.

Claims where mental/intellectual or medical illness may have impacted your ability to obey road rules may be referred to Transport for NSW to assess your current ability to drive.

Evidence required

A detailed report from a medical practitioner, support agency or government department.

Reasons we will consider leniency

I am suffering from a condition, trauma or are experiencing hardship for another reason, and am unable to resolve this fine.

Evidence required

A detailed report from a medical practitioner, support agency or government department.

 Reasons we will consider leniency

The person who committed the offence is now deceased.

Evidence required

When submitting a review, documentation is required, such as a copy of:

• the death certificate issued by the Principal Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages;
• the Certificate of Death issued by a medical practitioner;
• any document issued by a legal practitioner, police officer or coroner which refers to the death;
• any other documentary evidence.