UK fines 11,400 drivers for crimes they didn't commit, cloned plates surge
More than 11,400 UK drivers were fined last year for offences they did not commit, with most cases blamed on fraudulently cloned number plates, official data shows. The complaints jumped 9% year-on-year and nearly doubled since 2018, according to RAC analysis. The motoring organization called for tighter regulation of number plate suppliers and better enforcement technology.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 04:00 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 04:11 UTC
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