Immobilisation warrants

What is an Immobilisation Warrant?

From 1 January 2010, the State Penalties Enforcement Act 1999 allows the issue of an Immobilisation Warrant where a debt is not satisfied after the expiration of the relevant enforcement order. An Immobilisation Warrant authorises an enforcement officer to attach a wheel clamp to any vehicle registered in your name without your consent.

How does an Immobilisation Warrant work?

Any vehicle registered in your name can be wheel clamped wherever it is parked during the day or night, including at your home, work or in a public place. Notices will be attached to the front windscreen as well as driver's side window notifying you that your vehicle has been immobilised by SPER due to unpaid fine(s)/order(s).

What should you do if your vehicle is immobilised?

If you become aware that your vehicle has been immobilised, you should contact SPER immediately on 1300 365 635 to organise payment of your fine(s)/order(s). If you fail to contact SPER to finalise your fine(s)/order(s), SPER may then issue a warrant to seize and sell your vehicle.

What will happen if I don't contact SPER after my vehicle is immobilised?

SPER may issue a warrant to seize and sell your vehicle if you fail pay your fine(s)/order(s) within five days. Any costs SPER incurs by issuing the warrant will be added to your total outstanding fine(s)/order(s). The money received from the sale of the property will be used to pay your outstanding SPER fine(s)/order(s). Any money left over after your fine(s)/order(s) have been paid in full will be paid to you.