Drivers Urged to Use Tamper-Proof Screws as Number Plate Thefts Rise

Changing to tamper-proof screws is easy and quick.

Drivers are being told to use special screws to stop thieves. Churchill Motor Insurance says this after seeing the number of stolen number plates more than double in four years.

The number of stolen plates rose by 30% to 7,381 last year. There was also a 53% increase in fake number plates from 7,430 to 11,394.

Thieves steal or copy number plates to avoid fines or police. They can also use fake plates to commit crimes without being caught. People may not know their plate has been copied until they get fines in the mail.

You might get fines if your number plate is stolen.

The head of Churchill Motor Insurance says it's worrying to see so many stolen and fake number plates. It causes stress for drivers who have to deal with fines and clear their name.

Using special screws can help stop thieves. If a plate is stolen, drivers should tell the police and their insurance company right away.

Police have seen more ghost number plates that can't be read by cameras. A report says this puts road users at risk and threatens national security.

You can change your screws at home or at a garage.

One in 15 vehicles may have plates that can evade cameras. The British Number Plate Manufacturers Association wants stricter rules for number plate makers.

Many suppliers have not registered with the DVLA as required by law.

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