Registration Non-Renewal Scheme Continues
The trial Registration Non-Renewal Scheme is set to continue, preventing fine defaulters with infringement warrants from renewing their vehicle registrations.
Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls said the scheme has proved effective to date and will remain in place.
Over the scheme’s six-month trial period 80 per cent of people have settled their fines.
“Altogether, four out of five people found a way to settle their warrants and renew their registration without any further action required,” Mr Hulls said.
“This trial encourages Victorians to fulfil their obligations and pay outstanding fines so they don’t wind up paying more.”
The sanction applies to people with one outstanding infringement warrant for vehicle-related infringements such as parking offences, speeding, running a red light and tolling offences.
Those worried they may be at risk of having their rego renewal blocked have options to prevent this course of action.
“There are measures in place to help people who are having difficulty paying fines – they can ask for extra time or apply for a payment plan to help manage their finances,” Mr Hulls said.
For more information or to pay your fines visit the Fines fairer and firmer website or call Civic Compliance on 1300 396 851.