UK Government Considers Tougher Penalties for 'Ghost Plates' to Combat Speed Camera Evasion
Update as drivers use ‘simple’ hack to make cars ‘invisible’ to speed cameras - government new 'points' plans
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UK officials are addressing the growing issue of drivers using 'ghost plates'—invisible license plates that evade speed cameras. The Department for Transport is considering increasing penalties for such offenses, including the potential for immediate vehicle seizure and penalty points. This move is part of a broader Road Safety Strategy aimed at reducing road fatalities and serious injuries.
- 01Around one in 15 motorists are successfully evading speed cameras using 'ghost plates', according to officials.
- 02The government is consulting on its Road Safety Strategy, with a focus on enhancing penalties for offenses involving false number plates.
- 03In 2024, the UK recorded 1,602 road deaths and 27,865 serious injuries, prompting calls for decisive action.
- 04The strategy includes measures against drink and drug driving and aims to ensure police have adequate powers to enforce road safety.
- 05Responses to the consultation will inform legislative changes expected later this year.
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The UK government is tackling the issue of 'ghost plates', which are invisible license plates that evade detection by speed and bus lane cameras. Officials have noted that approximately one in 15 motorists are successfully avoiding penalties using these plates, prompting a review of the penalties associated with such offenses. The Department for Transport is considering granting police the authority to impose penalty points and seize vehicles instantly if they are found using false plates. This initiative is part of a broader Road Safety Strategy, which aims to address the alarming statistics of 1,602 road deaths and 27,865 serious injuries in 2024, as highlighted by MP Lilian Greenwood. The government recognizes the need for comprehensive measures to enhance road safety, including stricter penalties for various offenses such as driving without insurance and using altered number plates. A summary of public responses to the ongoing consultation will be published in the next three months, paving the way for potential legislative changes later this year.
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The proposed changes could lead to stricter enforcement against drivers using ghost plates, enhancing road safety and accountability.
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