<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>The Queensland government collected $464.3 million in fines from motorists in the 2024 financial year.</li><li>This amount was three times higher than what was collected in 2019-2020.</li><li>Despite a reduction in the number of speeding fines issued, the revenue from fines increased significantly.</li><li>The highest revenue came from low-level speeding fines for driving 1-10km/h over the limit.</li><li>Queensland fines are higher compared to fines in New South Wales and Victoria.</li><li>The cost of fines is set to increase further from July 1, 2025.</li><li>The increase in fines revenue comes amidst a rise in road fatalities in Queensland.</li><li>In 2024, road fatalities in Queensland increased by 10.2%.</li><li>The state's road toll is rising faster than the national average.</li><li>The message from RACQ is to avoid fines by not speeding or committing traffic offenses.</li></ul>

Queensland government raked in almost in $500 million in traffic fines last year

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