The State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) serves as the authoritative body tasked with overseeing the collection and enforcement of outstanding fines and penalties in Queensland. When fines and penalties remain unpaid, they are typically referred to SPER, which also facilitates payment plans for those unable to settle their debts in one lump sum.
Identifying Your SPER Debt
SPER Debt can start as any of the following:
- An unpaid infringement notice (speeding or parking ticket).
- A court ordered penalty.
- An offender levy.
- An offender debt recovery notice.
How Do I Know If I have SPER Debt?
If you have received a court ordered fine the magistrate will explicitly state if the infringement was referred to SPER. If you are unaware if other fines and penalties have been referred to SPER due to no payment or any other reason you can find this information out on the Queensland Government State Penalties Enforcement Registry. Simply go onto the website and click “Pay and Manage Your SPER Debt.” Then provide your unique SPER number and you can view all your relevant information. You can also access this information via the SPER App.
The Advantages of Having Fines and Penalties Managed by SPER
In instances where you cannot afford to pay a fine or penalty, SPER can be beneficial. It may mean that you are be able to set up a payment plan for the amount owing. To be eligible for a payment plan there are certain elements to be satisfied, however, these elements are very broad and cover a large range of people.
Like any other enforcement agency if the amount has not completely been paid by the date outlined enforcement actions will take place.
This can look like any of the following:
- Enforcement fee of $131.05.
- Suspension of driver’s licence.
- Clamp, sell or seize your vehicle.
With any fine or penalty it is always beneficial to pay the amount upfront. However, if this is not an option for you SPER can help.
