Illegal Number Plates FOI Request

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Dear Kent Police,

I would like to request the following data under the Freedom of Information Act 2000:

1. How many drivers have been caught with an illegal number plate in Jan-Dec 2017, Jan-Dec 2018 and Jan-to date 2019.

2. Can you provide me with the number of illegal number plate incidences involving the following brands during the periods Jan-Dec 2017, Jan-Dec 2018 and Jan-to date 2019:

Toyota, Nissan, BMW, Audi, Range Rover, Land Rover, Ford, Kia, Fiat, Mini, Peugeot, Mazda, Vauxhall, Volkswagen, Citroen, Suzuki, Skoda, Hyundai, Honda

3. How much is the fine for being caught with an illegal number plate?

Yours faithfully,

Naomi Aharony

Freedom of Information Kent, Kent Police

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Dear Ms Aharony,

 

FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REF 19/09/1423

 

Thank you for your request received by Kent Police on 27^th September
2019. I note you seek access, in summary, to information relating to:

 

Illegal Number Plates

 

The Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) provides that a public
authority respond to an FOI request within 20 working days. Please be
aware that as well as experiencing very high request volumes, Kent Police
is currently in the process of transitioning to a new crime recording
database. This means that whilst we will endeavour to complete your
request as soon as possible it is likely that a response may well be
delayed, particularly where crime data is sought.

 

Your interest in Kent Police is appreciated and pending a specific
response to your request, I enclose a sheet, which summarises your rights.
Should you have any further inquiries concerning this matter, please write
or contact us via the following telephone number 01622 652610 quoting the
reference number above.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Lakeisha Dowsey-Magog

Freedom of Information Assistant

 

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Hi,

Do you know when I am due to hear back as this is delayed?

Yours sincerely,

Naomi Aharony

Freedom of Information Kent, Kent Police

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Dear Ms Aharony,

 

I write in relation to the Freedom of Information request you made to Kent
Police on 27 September 2019 concerning Illegal Number Plates.

 

Unfortunately, due to an increase in workload there has been a delay in
responding to some FOI requests and for this I apologise.

 

We are working on progressing your request and will respond as soon as
possible.

 

Yours Sincerely,

 

Lakeisha Dowsey-Magog

Freedom of Information Assistant

 

[1][email address]

Kent Police Public Disclosure Team

Coldharbour, London Road,

Aylesford, Kent, ME20 7SL

 

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Dear Freedom of Information Kent,

Do you know when I am due to hear back? I understand from your last email that you're very busy with responses, but if you can give me a timeline, that would be good.

Thanks

Yours sincerely,

Naomi

Freedom of Information Kent, Kent Police

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Dear Ms Aharony, 

 

With reference to the Freedom of Information request that we received from
you on 27 September 2019. Please find attached the response letter.

 

Should you have any queries relating to this then please do not hesitate
to contact us.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Public Disclosure Officer

Information Security and Governance

Kent Police

 

 

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Kent Police and/or Essex Police, which is confidential or privileged. The
information is intended to be for the exclusive use of the individual(s)
or bodies to whom it is addressed. The content, including any subsequent
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Dear Freedom of Information Kent,

Are you able to also provide the number of illegal number plate incidences involving Mercedes during the periods Jan-Dec 2017, Jan-Dec 2018 and Jan-to date 2019.

Yours sincerely,

Naomi

Freedom of Information Kent, Kent Police

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Dear Ms Aharony,

 

Thank you for the Freedom of Information request that Kent Police received
from you on 27^th February 2020

 

Are you able to also provide the number of illegal number plate incidences
involving Mercedes during the periods Jan-Dec 2017, Jan-Dec 2018 and
Jan-to date 2019.

 

In order to assist the Freedom of Information team in collecting the
relevant data to answer this request, some clarification is required.

 

The appendix previously sent out for 19/09/1423 appears to contain data
relating to the above request.

 

Specifically row 36,

 

Could you please clarify exactly what information or date period you
require?

 

Your request will be placed on hold until we hear from you.

 

Should you have any queries relating to this then please do not hesitate
to contact us.

 

Yours sincerely,

Adam Staden

Freedom of Information Assistant

Information Security and Governance

Kent Police

 

 

 

 

 

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Kent Police and/or Essex Police, which is confidential or privileged. The
information is intended to be for the exclusive use of the individual(s)
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replies, could be disclosable if relating to a criminal investigation or
civil proceedings. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that
any disclosure, copying, distribution or other use of the contents of this
information is prohibited. If you have received this email in error,
please notify us immediately by contacting the sender or telephoning Kent
Police on 01622 690690 or Essex Police on 01245 491491, as appropriate.
For further information regarding Kent Police’s or Essex Police’s use of
personal data please go to https://www.kent.police.uk/hyg/privacy/ or
https://www.essex.police.uk/hyg/privacy/. Additionally for our Terms and
Conditions please go to https://www.kent.police.uk/hyg/terms-con...
or https://www.essex.police.uk/hyg/terms-co...