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Why are there so many illegal number plates?
Why do the police not stop and prosecute cars that have "Doctored" their private number plate to spell their name? This used to be a traffic offence many years ago but is now totally ignored.
Asked on 18 July 2024 by Trev012
Answered by
David Ross
The rules regarding number plates are still in effect and breaching of them can result in a £1,000 fine and an MoT failure. You can read the exact specifications required here: www.gov.uk/displaying-number-plates/rules-number-p...s
There are no statistics available for the frequency of penalties issued for illegal number plates, so it is difficult to tell whether the increase in the use of illegal number plates has resulted in an increase in penalties. Ultimately it is a matter for the police who have to decide how to deploy their resources.
There are no statistics available for the frequency of penalties issued for illegal number plates, so it is difficult to tell whether the increase in the use of illegal number plates has resulted in an increase in penalties. Ultimately it is a matter for the police who have to decide how to deploy their resources.
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