Vehicle Number Plates
Lords · Question HL780 · Tabled 9 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Kennedy of Cradley
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of the law in respect of ghost number plates.
Answer
Answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill, 23 Jun 2026
The Government recognises the impact of number plate crime and is committed to addressing this issue. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) works closely with police forces and the National Police Chiefs’ Council to improve the identification and...