That isn’t appeal, that is judicial review, basically wanting the court to review the decision and overturn it. It’s an extra step that shouldn’t be taken willy-nilly, and should be done when you’re sure you have a chance. He already went past the normal procedure and continue to pursuit something as stupid and obvious as speeding fine. The high cost imposed is to stop these sort of frivolous demand, and the court smell his bullshit from the get go as he pretend he didn’t drive or own the car.

When he didn’t pay the fine and the matter went to court, Prescott didn’t show up and he was fined a further $80 and $30 in court costs.

Two years later, Prescott unsuccessfully appealed the fine in the District Court and rather than seek leave to appeal he sought a judicial review of that decision.

That request for review was struck out and Prescott was ordered to pay nearly $7000 in court costs.

He is summoned and failed to turn up. Then he appealed and failed. Then he keep doing the exact same thing over and over again while trying to strike off the fee. You can’t just waste everyone time and expect you won’t get billed each time you lose. It’s paywalling stupidity/insanity.