New Service Recoups $7m in Unpaid Fines
Source: Tasmania. Attorney-General
The creation of the Monetary Penalties Enforcement Service (MPES) last year had lead to a dramatic fall in unpaid fines. “People need to know that if they are issued with a fine they have to pay it, and that we now have more options to help to make sure they do,” Ms Giddings said. “One of the many sanctions available to the Director, MPES is for the publication on a public website of the names of offenders who fail to pay their fines or infringement notices. Additionally, the Director, MPES may direct the Registrar of motor vehicles to suspend your driver licence and vehicle registration if you do not pay your monetary penalties."