Dear Sir or Madam, some drivers amend their number plates so that
they resemble their name or a favoured topic. we know that this is
illegal. therefore, why hasn't the DVLA a contact point either via
the internet or phone whereby we the public can report any
incidents of this crime so that action may be taken against these
law breakers.

Yours faithfully, richard

Dear Mr Czaplinski,

Thank you for your e-mail of 7 August requesting information about a DVLA contact point for reporting illegal number plates. This was requested under the Freedom of Information Act but is being dealt with under business as usual.

The main purpose of the registration number plate is to enable a vehicle to be readily identified. It is an offence to alter, re-arrange or misrepresent the characters in a way that makes it difficult to distinguish the registration number. Offenders are liable to a maximum fine of £1,000. To provide the police with a practical and effective means of enforcement, number plate offences are included within the fixed penalty system. DVLA does not accept reports of illegal number plates from the public, as the vehicle must be seen by the police on the public highway to establish that an offence has been committed.

Regards.

FOI Team
DVLA

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Dear Sir or Madam, some drivers amend their number plates so that
they resemble their name or a favoured topic. we know that this is
illegal. therefore, why hasn't the DVLA a contact point either via
the internet or phone whereby we the public can report any
incidents of this crime so that action may be taken against these
law breakers.

Yours faithfully, richard

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