"More than 18,000 vehicles are being used in the UK without proper records of where their owners live, part of an increasing problem of ghost owners who cannot be held accountable for their driving."
"The British Parking Association argues that the real problem is likely much greater than suggested by the figures, with 10% to 20% of requests for ownership data bringing no results."
"Coombes has called for a crackdown on the number of official suppliers of number plates, as there are currently more than 34,000, allowing registration with minimal checks."
"Failing DVLA systems are allowing dangerous driving and creating a situation where accountability for vehicle ownership is severely compromised."
In the UK, over 18,000 vehicles are registered without proper owner addresses, leading to concerns about accountability for driving offenses. Labour MP Sarah Coombes has highlighted the issue of ghost owners and called for urgent action from the DVLA. The British Parking Association suggests that the problem may be more extensive than reported, with 10% to 20% of ownership data requests yielding no results. Coombes advocates for stricter regulations on number plate suppliers, as many operate without background checks, contributing to the proliferation of cloned plates and ghost plates.
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