Luxury sports cars among items seized as Qld pays off $230m SPER debt

Luxury sports cars, souped up utilities and fishing boats have been seized in a SPER blitz. SEE THE ITEMS

SPER seized 838 vehicles in 2024 including luxury SUVs, high-spec utes, Teslas, Porsches, BMWs, a Ferrari, a Lamborghini and even a fishing boat. Picture: Supplied.

Luxury sports cars, souped up utilities and fishing boats have been seized in a SPER blitz of more than 830 vehicles as the state recovers more than $230m in overdue traffic fines.

Queensland’s State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) officers in 2024 seized 839 vehicles, including Porsches, Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Teslas and BMWs.

Treasurer David Janetzki said fine dodgers who continued to flout the law and repeatedly endanger others on Queensland roads would “face the consequences”.

“At a time of year where we’re reminded to slow down and drive to the conditions, it’s important that those who refuse to do so, face tough action,” he said.

SPER seized 838 vehicles in 2024 including luxury SUVs, high-spec utes, Teslas, Porsches, BMWs, a Ferrari, a Lamborghini and even a fishing boat. Picture: Supplied.

“Our government is committed to seeing that those people who do the wrong thing, rack up fines and put others in harm’s way will face the consequences of their actions.

“If people refuse to pay their fines, they can expect that SPER officers will seize their vehicles and other property, including boats, trailers, motorbikes and jet skis to recover the money owed.

More than $230m has been collected by SPER since June, with $26m repaid by debtors.

The majority of vehicle seizures, 94, occurred on the Gold Coast, while another 68 were seized in both Townsville and Cairns, and 31 in Central Queensland.

Some of the cars seized by SPER. Picture: Supplied

Queenslanders with several outstanding debts has committed a range of driving offences -the most common being speeding and running red lights.

SPER officers can clamp and seize vehicles and other property when debts are not paid.

Of the 838 seized vehicles, 109 were auctioned.

“I encourage anyone with a fine to do the right thing and pay it on time, otherwise our SPER officers will take the necessary steps to enforce the law,” Mr Janetzki said.

“The best way to avoid fines is to not commit road offences in the first place.”

Originally published as Luxury sports cars among items seized as Qld pays off $230m SPER debt