Suspensions and other directions for unpaid fines
Find out what could happen if you don't pay your fines in time.
If you don’t pay your fines when they're due, Fines Victoria can direct the Secretary to the Department of Transport and Planning (the Secretary) to impose a suspension against your driver licence, learner permit or vehicle registration.
If you don't pay your fines, Fines Victoria can direct the Secretary to:
- suspend your driver licence(s)* and vehicle registration(s)
- refuse to grant a driver licence(s)
- prevent renewal of a driver licence(s) and vehicle registration(s)
- prevent the transfer of any vehicle registered in your name; and
- prevent the transfer or registration of a vehicle into your name
* licence includes learner permit
Applying and removing a suspension and other directions
The Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) will let you know in writing if your driver licence(s) and/or vehicle registration(s) are going to be suspended for unpaid fines.
The letter will confirm the suspension start date. DTP can't remove a suspension or other directions until Fines Victoria directs us to.
When you've paid the fines, Fines Victoria will direct the Secretary to end your suspension/s and other directions.
If you're not sure whether your licence and/or vehicle registration suspension and other directions have ended, you can check by signing up for a myVicRoads account.
What do I do if I have a suspension?
You can make arrangement to pay your fines by visiting the Fines Victoria website or calling 1300 396 851 between 8am and 6pm weekdays, except public holidays.