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Queensland Government - Queensland Revenue Office
Queensland Government - Queensland Revenue Office

State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER)

We collect and enforce unpaid fines, penalties and monetary court orders on behalf of various Queensland agencies and courts.

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Frequently asked questions

To find out if you have an overdue fine, you can check your outstanding debt by logging into SPER online. To access your records, you’ll need to provide personal details such as your name and date of birth. Alternatively, you can contact SPER directly by phone or email. It’s important to keep your contact details up to date with SPER and Transport and Main Roads to receive notifications.

You can use the My account service to see current and past fines.

Failing to pay fines or comply with SPER’s orders can lead to various consequences, including additional fees, legal action and enforcement measures. SPER may suspend your driver licence, take money from your wages or bank account or it may seize your property. Continued non-compliance can also lead to court proceedings and a negative impact on your credit rating. It’s important to address any issues promptly to avoid these consequences.

You may be able to set up a payment plan to pay off a SPER debt in instalments. If you’re experiencing hardship, you might be able to resolve your the debt through a work and development order.

Once you have paid the $60 to enter a voluntary instalment plan, SPER will manage the plan. It can take up to 28 days to register. When it is ready, you should receive a text message. SPER will also send you a notice in the mail that tells you when payments are due and how you can pay them.

You will need to pay manually unless you contact SPER to set up automatic payments. Keep your contact details up to date with Transport and Main Roads to ensure you receive mail about your plan.

If you fail to make payments, your debt will incur a registration fee.

If you received a SPER enforcement order but not the original fine, you can contact us to discuss options.

For example:

  • you didn’t receive the fine or enforcement order
  • you received the fine or enforcement order after the due date
  • an accident, illness or similar issue meant you couldn’t respond to a fine or enforcement order
  • you are electing to have the matter heard in court.

You must contact us within 14 days of becoming aware of the enforcement order and within 6 months of its issue date.