Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 103626

Vehicle Number Plates: Fraud

Tabled: 6 January 2026

Answered: 13 January 2026

Question

Dr Al Pinkerton

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions her Department has had with the Home Office on (a) penalties and (b) enforcement for offences involving illegal 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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