30,000+ drivers wrongly fined in 2022 due to car cloning, with authorities working to close fraud loopholes.
30,000+ drivers were wrongly fined in 2022 due to car cloning, a form of vehicle identity theft where criminals steal/copy plates, leading to innocent owners being charged for fines incurred by fraudsters. DVLA, National Police Chiefs' Council, and authorities are working to close fraud loopholes and improve enforcement of number-plate crime. Drivers can challenge fines, report to DVLA, and contact police if they suspect car cloning.
August 21, 2024
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