Penalty notices in NSW

When dealing with minor offences in New South Wales, a fine can be issued in the form of a penalty notice NSW. Penalty notices in NSW are applicable for offences such as littering offences, fare evasions, failing to vote in elections etc.

Apart from penalty notice NSW, even a local court enforced fine can be issued for minor offences. According to Section 20 of the Fines Act 1996 (NSW), a penalty notice issued under a statutory provision to the effect that:

1. the person to whom the notice is issued has committed the penalty notice offence specified in the notice, and
2. if the person does not wish to have the matter determined by a court, the person may pay, within the time and to the person specified in the notice, the amount for the offence specified in the notice.