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Vehicle Number Plates

Asked by Alex BallingerLabourDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 12 May 2025UIN 49633

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she plans to increase the penalties for (a) failing to display a front registration plate and (b) using a plate that does not meet the legal requirements on a car.

Answered by Lilian Greenwood

The Government keeps the motoring offences under review, and is considering possible interventions.

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