Effective June 2025, Victorian drivers will begin receiving traffic fines via text or email within minutes of being caught, thanks to a new electronic infringement system called ePIN.
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Victoria Police has announced a sweeping digital overhaul to its road offence system with the state-wide rollout of the ePIN (electronic penalty infringement notice) system. The new $7.2 million system will replace the traditional handwritten fines with a streamlined, mobile-based platform that allows officers to issue and process fines in real-time.
What Is ePIN?
Under the ePIN system, officers can issue up to three fines at once from the roadside using a centralised mobile app. This application calculates the offence, demerit points, and payment due date instantly. The fine is then sent via text message or email to the offender.
Offenders will have 28 days to either pay the fine, request a payment plan, or lodge an appeal—just as they did under the paper-based model.
Efficiency Gains for Police
According to Assistant Commissioner Glenn Weir, the ePIN rollout will significantly reduce paperwork and increase productivity for frontline officers.
"It allows officers to get back on the road and attend to other duties faster," said Weir. "It’s much more efficient for both police and drivers."
Trial Period Results
Select highway patrol units trialled the system between February 11 and April 7, issuing 5,143 electronic fines. However, technical challenges emerged, including a BPAY processing error that saw 2,000 fines sent to the wrong addresses. The BPAY option has since been disabled, and Victoria Police confirmed that other payment methods remain unaffected.
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Privacy and Compliance
Drivers who do not wish to receive digital notices will be able to opt for traditional paper fines. Victoria Police has also reminded the public that providing false details during roadside checks remains a criminal offence. Body-worn cameras are routinely used during interactions to ensure accuracy and accountability.
The Bigger Picture
This initiative is part of Victoria’s broader digital transformation strategy to modernise law enforcement and improve road safety. The digital fine system is expected to ease administrative burden, improve payment compliance, and help law enforcement act more quickly and efficiently.
As the June launch approaches, motorists are encouraged to ensure their contact details are up to date with VicRoads to avoid missing important notifications.
Dylan Anderson
Dylan Anderson
