Ever wondered whether that flash in your rear-view mirror has translated into a speeding fine? While you usually won’t know until the notice arrives, several Australian states now offer online tools to check for issued infringement notices before they land in your mailbox.

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How Long Until the Fine?

Speed and red-light camera penalties typically arrive within two weeks, although NSW can take up to 28 days. In Tasmania, fines may appear electronically in as little as four days.

State-by-State Checking Tools

Western Australia: The DoTDirect portal allows you to view photo or video evidence of offences and pay via reference number.

New South Wales: Use the Service NSW app or visit the website to view and manage fines.

Victoria: Log into Fines Victoria to see all current infringements tied to your name or vehicle.

Queensland: Use the My Account portal via the Transport & Main Roads site to view, pay, or dispute camera fines.

South Australia: Fines can be managed via Fines Online.

Other states and territories such as the ACT, NT, and Tasmania have similar online fine-management services, usually via their respective transport departments.

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What Can You Do?

View evidence: In WA, you can view images/videos captured by the camera via DoTDirect before paying.

Pay online or via BPAY, often available once the fine is recorded in the system.

Transfer the fine if someone else was driving your vehicle—possible in states like Queensland.

Dispute the fine: Each state allows internal review or court appeals; see the respective portal.

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Key Takeaways

Knowing which tools to access can help ease the uncertainty and stress of waiting for that fine.

There’s no immediate way to know if you’ve been flagged – unless the notice arrives – or you check via your state portal.

Most states allow you to manage infringements online, including viewing images, paying, transferring, or disputing.