Drivers use ghost plates to evade cameras, enabling speeding. The issue is potentially more widespread than initially believed.
A UK politician wants harsher penalties for ghost plates. The current fine is £100 with no points on your license. Speeding can have worse consequences than that. Plates can be cloned or altered easily too.
False plates cause problems besides bad driving. You might get stuck with bills if hit by a car with ghost plates. The car could be unregistered and uninsured.
Sarah Coombes, an MP, brought this up in Parliament. She wants stricter rules to stop false plates now. Coombes says changing plates is a serious crime. The penalty is less than a speeding ticket now.
Most drivers are safe, but some break laws. Ghost plates allow them to risk other road users. These drivers can run red lights and speed without worry. They think they are above the law using ghost plates.
The MP feels the police must catch these dangerous folks. She thinks the punishments should certainly be tougher. Coombes claims number plates are key to road safety.
If people dodge rules with doctored plates it creates a bigger issue. They might speed or drive uninsured to avoid penalties. This endangers the public on every street.