Paying Your Fines

The State Penalties Enforcement Registry (known as SPER) collects and enforces the majority of fines issued in Queensland, including unpaid infringement notice fines and court ordered fines. If you have not paid a fine that was issued by a State Government department, court or local council in Queensland, you deal with SPER until your fine is paid.

If you have problems paying a fine, SPER may also be able to help you find a way to pay off the outstanding amount.

From 1 January 2010, new powers will give SPER the authority to clamp, seize or sell cars of people who refuse to pay their fines. For more information about Immobilisation Warrants visit State Penalties Enforcement Registry.

What sort of unpaid fines does SPER collect?

Here are some examples:

• traffic infringement fines issued by the police (for speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, failing to stop at a red light, etc.)
• fines issued by your local council for parking offences, unregistered dogs or excessive noise
• a fine for an unregistered or unroadworthy vehicle
• court fines for stealing, drink-driving or fraud
• fines for failing to vote in an election.

Want to know more?

For more information about SPER and how it can help you please visit the State Penalties Enforcement Registry website. The website has a range of materials that can support you, including application forms and contact information.