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Millions of drivers warned they might have illegal number plates amid crackdown
- On June 3, 2025, Good Morning Britain highlighted that the use of ghost plates is rising across UK roads, driven by illegal sales.
- This issue arises because many number plates are sold by unregulated suppliers using untraceable materials, allowing criminals to evade detection.
- These ghost plates use reflective coatings, transparent films, or altered characters to prevent recognition by enforcement cameras and disrupt police investigations.
- In May 2025, more than 27,000 cases involving improperly compliant number plates were reported in Delhi, showing a significant increase from the nearly 18,000 instances recorded in 2024.
- The growing number of illegal plates highlights the urgent need for stricter regulations and enforcement to ensure road safety and effective law enforcement.
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Delhi Steps Up Action Against Fancy and Faulty Number Plates
In May 2025, traffic authorities in Delhi booked over 27,000 vehicle owners for using number plates that did not meet legal standards. This surge in enforcement comes after new orders to strictly monitor and penalize vehicles with plates that use unusual fonts, colors, religious symbols, or community slogans. Why Are Non-Standard Plates a Problem? Non-standard … The post Delhi Steps Up Action Against Fancy and Faulty Number Plates appeared first…
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