Cloned number plates on UK roads reach record high

Summary

Reported cloned vehicles involved in offences on UK roads reached a record high, according to official data reported by The Guardian. More than 11,400 drivers contacted the DVLA last year after receiving fines for offences they said they did not recognise or accept responsibility for; most cases are believed to involve copied plates, and the RAC says the system needs reform.

Timeline

1. The Guardian

   16 Oct 2026, 04:00 UTCSource ↗

   The Guardian reports that official data show reported cloned vehicles involved in offences on UK roads at a record high, with more than 11,400 drivers contacting the DVLA last year over fines they said they did not recognise or accept responsibility for.