The Hidden Loophole: How to Appeal a Speeding Fine You Didn’t Know Was Wrong in NSW

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Caught Speeding—or Caught by a Glitch?

You’re cruising down the Hume Highway, and a week later, a speeding fine lands in your mailbox—$300 gone, points stacking up. It stings, right? But what if that ticket’s wrong? A typo, a camera glitch, or a cop’s mistake could mean you’re paying for nothing. At National Traffic Lawyers, we’ve uncovered a hidden loophole: not every speeding fine in NSW is bulletproof. Here’s how to spot errors and appeal a fine you didn’t know was flawed—potentially saving your cash and your licence. Ready to fight back?

How Speeding Fines Go Wrong in NSW

Speeding tickets don’t come from thin air—they’re snapped by tech or scribbled by police under the Road Transport Act 2013. But machines and humans aren’t perfect. Common errors creep in, and they’re your ticket to an appeal:

Incorrect Details: Wrong speed (60km/h instead of 50km/h), date, time, or location. Even a misread number plate can void it.
Tech Glitches: Speed cameras—fixed or mobile—can misfire. Blurry pics, calibration slips, or weather (think storms) mess with accuracy.
Human Error: Cops using radar or pacing might flub it—bad angles, other cars nearby, or just plain misjudgment.

One client, a delivery driver, got a $500 fine for 70km/h in a 50 zone. The catch? The camera snapped the wrong car—plate didn’t match. Fine gone. These cracks are your loophole—knowing where to look is step one.

Spotting the Loophole—Check Your Fine Like a Lawyer

Got a speeding fine? Don’t just groan and pay—scrutinize it. Here’s what to check:

Penalty Notice Details: Grab your fine (mail or myPenalty online). Is the speed, date, or rego spot-on? A typo—like “20th March” when you were interstate—can kill it.
Photo Evidence: Camera fine? Request the image from Revenue NSW. Blurry plate or wrong car? That’s your ammo.
Context Clues: Radar ticket? Were trees or traffic in the way? Pacing? Cops tailing you for seconds isn’t enough—needs distance.

A tradie we helped nabbed a 15km/h-over fine—$300, 3 points. The photo showed a ute, not his sedan. One call to us, and it was history. Errors aren’t rare—you just need sharp eyes.

How to Appeal a Speeding Fine in NSW—Two Paths to Victory

Found a flaw? You’ve got options: appeal through Revenue NSW or take it to court. Here’s the playbook:

Option 1: Revenue NSW Review

When: Within 28 days of the notice—don’t dawdle.
How: Online (myPenalty), letter, or phone (1300 138 118). Pick your ground:
- Mistake: “It wasn’t my car—plate’s wrong” (e.g., sold it).
- Tech Error: “Camera glitched” (rare win—needs proof like a mechanic’s note).
- Caution Plea: “Clean record, one slip”—best for first-timers.
Outcome: Win, and it’s wiped—no fine, no points. Lose? You can escalate.

A mother appealed a $200 fine during a storm—visibility trashed the camera’s read. Revenue NSW swapped it for a caution. Quick and cheap.

Option 2: Local Court Challenge

When: Review fails—elect court within 28 days (e.g., Parramatta Local Court).
How: File with Revenue NSW for a Court Attendance Notice (CAN). Bring evidence:
- Tech Flaws: Expert report on camera faults (tough but doable).
- Proof: Dashcam, witness saying, “That speed’s off!”
- Leniency: Clean record, Traffic Offender Program cert—ask for a Section 10 (no conviction).
Outcome: Win, and it’s gone. Lose, but plead smart, and points might still drop.

A dad we fought for sped 20km/h over—court saw a radar misfire, tossed it. Riskier, but bigger payoff.

Real Wins—When the Loophole Works

Still think fines are unbeatable? Check these:

Case 1: A courier’s 60km/h fine in a 50 zone—camera misread his plate as a truck’s. Appealed to Revenue NSW, zeroed out.
Case 2: A P-plater’s 4-point hit—cop paced him wrong, dashcam proved it. Court win, licence saved.

Tech and humans fail. We’ve turned “pay up” into “walk away” for drivers across NSW. Your fine might be next.

Should You Fight? When the Loophole’s Worth It

Not every ticket’s a battle—here’s the call:

Fight If: Clear error (wrong car), solid proof (photo mismatch), or your job’s at stake (points nearing suspension).
Pay If: You’re guilty, no evidence, or it’s a small $120 sting not worth the hassle.

A truckie with 12 points fought a 4-point fine—won, kept his rig rolling. Stakes matter.

Don’t Go It Alone—Legal Muscle Helps

Spotting errors is one thing—winning’s another. Our team at National Traffic Lawyers knows the loopholes Revenue NSW and courts can’t ignore. We’ve beaten fines with blurry pics, shaky radar, and honest mistakes—saving licences and wallets. Facing a dodgy speeding ticket?

Contact Us at National Traffic Lawyers

For expert legal assistance with NSW traffic matters, contact National Traffic Lawyers. Our team specialises in protecting drivers’ rights and providing representation.