Written questions

Vehicle Number Plates

Commons · Question 26916 · Tabled 3 Sep 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 8 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Grahame Morris

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to raise public awareness of the risks associated with purchasing vehicle registration plates from unauthorised and non-compliant suppliers.

Answer

Answered by Justin Madders, 8 Sep 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...