Illegal Number Plates FOI Request

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Dear Metropolitan Police Service (MPS),

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

Cyclops on behalf of Fionna Ford, Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)

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Information Rights Unit
PO Box 57192
  London
SW6 1SF
  United Kingdom

  Our Ref: 01/FOI/19/011660

  Date: 30/09/2019

   

 

 

 

Dear Naomi Aharony,

 

Freedom of Information Request Reference No: 01/FOI/19/011660

I write in connection with your request for information which was received
by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on 27/09/2019.  I note you seek
access to the following information:

 

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?

 

Your request will now be considered in accordance with the Freedom of
Information Act 2000 (the Act).  You will receive a response within the
statutory timescale of 20 working days as defined by the Act.  

 

If you have any further enquiries concerning this matter, please contact
us at [email address], quoting the reference number above. Should your
enquiry relate to the logging or allocations process we will be able to
assist you directly and where your enquiry relates to other matters (such
as the status of the request) we will be able to pass on a message and/or
advise you of the relevant contact details. 

 

Yours sincerely

  

F. Ford

 

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Complaint

 

If you are dissatisfied with the handling procedures or the decision of
the MPS made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) regarding
access to information you can lodge a complaint with the MPS to have the
decision reviewed.

 

Complaints should be made in writing, within forty (40) working days from
the date of the refusal notice, and addressed to:

 

FOI Complaint

Information Rights Unit

PO Box 57192

London

SW6 1SF

[email address]

 

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complaint within 20 working days.

 

The Information Commissioner

 

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Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

Phone: 0303 123 1113

 

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Dear Ms Aharony
 
Freedom of Information Request Reference No: 01/FOI/19/011660
 
Please see the attached in respect of your Freedom of Information request
referenced above.
 
Yours sincerely
 
Deborah Solomon
Information Manager
 
 
 

 

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Dear Deborah,

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 faithfully,

Naomi

Cyclops on behalf of Peter Deja, Metropolitan Police Service (MPS)

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Information Rights Unit
PO Box 313, SIDCUP DA15 0HH

  United Kingdom

  Our Ref: 01/FOI/20/013719

  Date: 28/02/2020

 

 

 

Dear  Ms Aharony

 

Freedom of Information Request Reference No: 01/FOI/20/013719

 

I write in connection with your request for information which was received
by the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) on .  I note you seek access to
the following information:

 

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.

 

This is to inform you that the MPS are unable to proceed with your request
as we require further information from you.  

 

Can you please just confirm are you fine with your request as it is
above,,  or did you require -data for Jan-Dec 2019, and Jan to date 2020,
as well?

If you can please clarify this point , thank you

 

After receiving your reply, your request will then be considered and you
will receive a response within the statutory timescale of 20 working days.

 

However, if the requested additional information has not been received
by 27/03/2020 I will assume you no longer wish to proceed with this
request and will treat it as withdrawn.

 

Should you have any further enquiries concerning this matter, please
contact me on  or via email at [email address], quoting the
reference number above.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

 

 

Peter Deja

 
COMPLAINT RIGHTS

 

Are you unhappy with how your request has been handled or do you think the
decision is incorrect?

 

You have the right to require the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) to
review their decision.

 

Prior to lodging a formal complaint you are welcome to discuss the
response with the case officer who dealt with your request.  

 

Complaint

 

If you are dissatisfied with the handling procedures or the decision of
the MPS made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) regarding
access to information you can lodge a complaint with the MPS to have the
decision reviewed.

 

Complaints should be made in writing, within forty (40) working days from
the date of the refusal notice, and addressed to:

 

FOI Complaint

Information Rights Unit

PO Box 57192

London

SW6 1SF

[email address]

 

In all possible circumstances the MPS will aim to respond to your
complaint within 20 working days.

 

The Information Commissioner

 

After lodging a complaint with the MPS if you are still dissatisfied with
the decision you may make application to the Information Commissioner for
a decision on whether the request for information has been dealt with in
accordance with the requirements of the Act.

 

For information on how to make application to the Information Commissioner
please visit their website at www.ico.org.uk.  Alternatively, write to or
phone:

 

Information Commissioner's Office

Wycliffe House

Water Lane

Wilmslow

Cheshire

SK9 5AF

Phone: 0303 123 1113