Road traffic

Obscured, unreadable or incorrect number plates

A rack obscuring a plate, a damaged plate and a registration belonging to another vehicle are different cases. Checks may lead to seizure of documents or the vehicle.

What to check in your case

Compare the plate, registration document and dated images. If cloning is suspected, identify distinguishing vehicle features and any report filed.

Documents for your defence

Full notice or decision, front and back, and evidence of the date of service.

  • Pictures of plates, mounting and vehicle model
  • Registration certificate and any seizure record

Legislation and official sources

Information checked on 7 November 2026.