State Highway Patrol was the first unit in Victoria to trial the new system in February, with more than 5100 electronic penalty infringement notices (ePINs) issued between February 11 and April 7.
The ePINs app, installed on police-issued devices, helps simplify issuing infringements. It includes built-in information such as penalty codes, fine amounts, demerit points and due dates.
“This new technology makes a significant difference to how we issue fines, and how the public receives them,” Victoria Police deputy commissioner Wendy Steendam said.
“With Victoria now introducing digital licenses and a lot of traditional paperwork now digital, introducing electronic infringements is a natural and timely progression for the force.”
Recipients can choose to receive their infringement notice via email or MMS, after providing their contact details to officers. For those unable to receive the notice digitally, it can still be printed and posted to their home address.
The process for paying or challenging an ePIN remains the same as with traditional paper-based notices.
Victoria Police issues about 350,000 roadside infringements each year. The shift to electronic notices marks a change in how fines are handled at the roadside.
“Reducing the time required for police to complete paper-based administration means we can dedicate more time to policing and community safety,” Ms Steendam said.
The new system will continue to be rolled out across the state, with all police members expected to be using ePINs by June 2025.
For more information, visit https://www.police.vic.gov.au/infringement-notices
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