"These include "ghost plates," with reflective coatings preventing detection, and "plate cloning," where criminals illegally copy another vehicle's registration. The All-Party Parliamentary Group for Transport Safety (APPGTS), which produced the report, said avoiding ANPR cameras sometimes requires nothing more sophisticated than cellophane, leaves or a marker pen. It explained that abusing the number plate system can facilitate a range of offences, from dodging road charges and fines, to drug dealing and organised crime."
"Many sellers were found to operate from private homes or small workshops, with no background checks. Illegal registration plates include "ghost plates," with reflective coatings preventing ANPR detection, and "plate cloning," where criminals illegally copy another vehicle's registration (PA Archive) Some of those handling customers' identity documents were found to have criminal convictions for violence and fraud, the investigation revealed."
Up to one in 15 vehicles may use registration plates designed to evade ANPR cameras. Types include ghost plates with reflective coatings that prevent detection and plate cloning, where criminals copy another vehicle's registration. Avoiding ANPR can require only cellophane, leaves or a marker pen. Plate abuse enables offences from dodging road charges and fines to drug dealing and organised crime. APPGTS recommended cutting licensed plate sellers from 34,455 by introducing annual fees and higher standards. Many sellers operate from private homes or small workshops without background checks, and some handlers of identity documents have convictions for violence and fraud. Plate designs should be standardised and 3D/4D versions banned.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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