Drivers face a new driving law under the Labour Party government in a bid to tackle number plate thefts impacting thousands. S tolen number plates have surged by 68 per cent across the UK prompting urgent action.

Road users and motorists are being warned of record-high numbers of stolen number plates. West Bromwich Labour MP Sarah Coombes has introduced a Parliamentary Bill demanding stricter punishments for those breaking rules.

Nicholas Mantel, Head of Churchill Motor Insurance, warned it is a "worrying trend that causes significant stress for innocent drivers, who often face lengthy processes to prove their innocence and challenge fines issued in their name".

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