A surge in drivers receiving fines for offences they did not commit has raised concerns over the UK’s traffic enforcement system, with official figures revealing a record number of cases linked to fraudulent vehicle cloning. Over 11,400 motorists last year disputed penalties they claimed were issued in error, many suspecting their vehicles were impersonated by criminals using copied number plates to evade detection by automated cameras. The RAC has called for urgent reforms to address what it describes as a growing problem undermining trust in enforcement and leaving innocent drivers unfairly penalised. With cases continuing to rise, authorities face pressure to strengthen measures against cloned vehicles before more drivers fall victim to the scam.
More than 11,400 drivers last year were fined for offences they did not recognise as RAC says system needs reformThe number of reported “cloned” vehicles involved in offences on UK roads has reached a record high, official data shows.More than 11,400 drivers contacted the DVLA last year after being issued with fines for offences they said they did not recognise or accept responsibility for – most of which are believed to be down to cloning, where a number plate is copied fraudulently on similar vehicles to avoid enforcement cameras. Continue reading...
