politics
Gangs and terrorists feared to travelling UK with 'ghost' number plates
Terrorists and serious organised crime gangs are feared to be travelling around Britain completely undetected using cloned number plates similar to those being used by the five youths who died in the A66 horror crash that left two police officers dead. Experts say national security is at serious risk with as many as one in 15 cars believed to be sporting non-compliant ‘ghost’ and ‘stealth’ plates that enable them to travel invisibly on the UK’s road networks.
TL;DR
- Criminals and terrorists are using 'ghost' and 'stealth' number plates to evade detection on UK roads.
- These plates bypass ANPR systems, creating risks for national security and enabling serious organized crime.
- The UK has over 34,000 number plate suppliers with minimal oversight and no background checks.
- Innocent motorists are being falsely accused of offenses due to cloned number plates.
- Taxi drivers are tampering with plates to avoid charges, posing risks to passenger safety.
- A report calls for a complete revision of the registration plate system, including standardized designs and banning 3D/4D plates.
- Stricter regulations, reduced sellers, and annual audits are recommended to combat the issue.