Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 103625

Vehicle Number Plates

Tabled: 6 January 2026

Answered: 13 January 2026

Question

Dr Al Pinkerton

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of updating standards relating to the (a) design, (b) spacing, and (c) visibility of vehicle number plates.

Answer

Lilian Greenwood

The Government recognises the impact of number plate fraud and is committed to addressing this issue. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) collaborates with the National Police Chiefs’ Council, the Home Office, and other departments to enhance t...

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