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Transfer a fine

Part of the Fines and enforcement topic

If you receive an infringement for a camera-detected offence you were not responsible for, it may be possible to transfer the fine to another person or organisation.

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In short

This service allows you to transfer a fine to another person or organisation. Only fines for camera-detected traffic offences can be transferred.

You cannot transfer a fine if it has been paid.

See How to transfer a fine for the full process and other ways to transfer.

Start the online service

What you should know

You can use this service to transfer a fine if:

  • someone else was driving a vehicle registered to you when an offence was committed
  • you were driving a vehicle registered to someone else when an offence was committed.

You must transfer a fine within 28 days of the issue date on the notice. If not:

  • the State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER) may take enforcement action to recover the amount of the fine from the person or organisation the infringement was issued to, and any additional referring fees
  • the demerit points will be added to the traffic record of the person the infringement was issued to, from the date the offence was committed.

Self-nominations can be done up to 12 months after the infringement notice issue date.

If you do not know who was responsible for the offence, you can submit an infringement enquiry.

If the vehicle was stolen or illegally taken

You need to provide a police crime report number from the state or territory that you reported to.

You must also report the theft to Transport and Main Roads before transferring a fine online or submitting a statutory declaration.

Who can use this service

You can transfer a fine if:

  • the fine has not been paid
  • the fine was for one of these camera-detected offence infringements:
    • red light
    • speeding
    • mobile phone
    • seatbelt
    • driving unregistered
    • driving uninsured
    • dangerous goods in tunnels.
  • the person you’re transferring the fine to has either:
    • a Queensland driver licence
    • a customer reference number (CRN) with Transport and Main Roads
    • a licence issued by another Australian state or territory.
  • the organisation being nominated has a CRN and ACN recorded with Transport and Main Roads
  • you're acting on behalf of an organisation and you hold a valid position title
  • the vehicle was stolen or illegally taken before the offence
  • you sold or disposed of the vehicle before the offence
  • you are transferring a fine to yourself that was issued less than 12 months ago.

Don't use this service if:

  • the fine was issued more than 28 days ago and you want to transfer it to another person or organisation 
    Instead, contact State Penalties Enforcement Registry (SPER).
  • you were driving the vehicle at the time of the offence. It is a serious offence to submit a false online nomination or statutory declaration. 
    Instead, pay a fine.
  • you have received a parking fine or a fine issued by a local council, court or another authority 
    Instead, refer to the information on the fine for options.

How to transfer a fine

Choose how to transfer a fine and follow the steps.

How long it takes

Once we have received your transfer request and have all the information required, we’ll aim to advise you of the outcome within 10 business days.

How much it costs

There is no cost for this service.

Last updated:
23 October 2026