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MP demands clampdown on 'ghost' number plates

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People are using 'ghost' number plates to avoid getting caught for dangerous driving, according to an MP who is attempting to change the law. Sarah Coombes, who represents West Bromwich, wants the penalties increased to tackle illegal licence plates which are being used by some motorists to run red lights and ignore speed limits.

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Number plate similar to one banned for being 'offensive' for sale on DVLA site

There is an extra letter in this version, which is priced at £250

1 day ago·Bristol, United Kingdom

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nationalworld.com

Ghost plates: What are 'stealth' number plates and how do they work as MP pushes for £1,000 fines

Concerns are growing as some drivers use ‘ghost’ number plates to evade traffic cameras and escape penalties for dangerous driving.

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Labour considers new driving laws to stop 'ghost' number plates with drivers facing 900% rise in fines

Drivers have been warned they could face prosecution and hefty fines for breaking a major number plate rule under new proposals. Sarah Coombes, MP for West Bromwich, is set to introduce a new bill into the House of Commons today that would see offenders face harsher punishments for having "ghost plates".Numerous drivers have used the plates to avoid being caught out by speed cameras for dangerous driving. It works by reflecting light back to the…

2 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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MP demands clampdown on 'ghost' number plates

The fine for a dodgy number plate is £100 while the penalty for speeding is £100 plus three penalty points.

2 days ago·United Kingdom

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MP calls for harsher penalties to clamp down on illegal ‘ghost’ licence plates

The full scale of number plate misuse is still being understood.

2 days ago·Wrexham, United Kingdom

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westerntelegraph.co.uk

Surge in drivers using 'invisible' number plates to avoid speed camera detection

Drivers are making themselves invisible to speed and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras by using 'invisible' number plates.

3 days ago·Worcester, United Kingdom

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Nottingham Post broke the news in Nottingham, United Kingdom 4 days ago on Monday, February 24, 2025.

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