DVLA won't be informed and it wont affect your driving record. However the offence will stick effectively forever and >Some countries have a more stringent approach than others. I’ve heard a number of stories of **New Zealand** authorities employing debt collection agencies abroad to pursue fines for instance This could lead to a default listing in your home country which would effect your credit profile. Additionally if you were driving a rental they may charge you the fine directly. http://www.driverabroad.com/self-drive/foreign-speeding-and-parking-fines/