The Victorian Government is making big changes to help police spend less time on paperwork and more time protecting the community.
As part of a $7.2 million upgrade, the Allan Labor Government has announced the statewide rollout of Electronic Penalty Infringement Notices (ePINs). This new system allows police officers to issue electronic fines on the spot, meaning faster enforcement and fewer hours stuck behind a desk.
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What Are ePINs?
ePINs replace the old paper-based infringement notices. When a driver consents, police can now send the penalty notice directly to their email or phone by text. This eliminates the long delays associated with mailing paper fines, which can sometimes take weeks to arrive.
The ePIN system is secure and centralised, giving officers instant access to information like:
- Driver offence history
- Penalty amounts
- Demerit points
- Payment due dates
Offenders still have 28 days to pay, request a payment plan, or contest the fine, just as they did under the old system.
Trial Success
Victoria Police began trialling ePINs in February 2025 across Melbourne’s south-eastern suburbs. In just six weeks, over 5,000 electronic infringements were issued.
Given the success of the trial, the technology is now being progressively rolled out across the state. Victoria Police, who issue about 500,000 infringements each year, will fully adopt ePINs by the end of the year.
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Why This Matters
By reducing the time police spend processing paperwork, more officers can return to frontline duties. This change aims to:
- Free up police to patrol communities
- Improve road safety by holding dangerous drivers accountable faster
- Modernise and streamline police administrative work
The initiative is part of the Victorian Government’s record $4.5 billion investment in Victoria Police. This funding has delivered over 3,600 new officers, upgraded equipment, and built or refurbished numerous police stations across the state.
Government Support
Minister for Police Anthony Carbines said:
“We’re cutting down on paperwork so our police can do what they do best — getting back out on the streets and keeping Victorians safe.”
He added:
“We’ll always back Victoria Police with what they need to do their vital work — especially when it comes to holding dangerous drivers to account and keeping our roads safe.”
Victorians can expect a faster, more efficient process for traffic infringements, and safer streets thanks to this technological upgrade.
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