A Parliamentary inquiry is set to address the "growing problem" of drivers using cloned or modified number plates, known as ghost plates, to evade speed and ANPR cameras on UK roads. These ghost plates can't be read by cameras, allowing motorists to break driving laws without repercussions.

This issue also raises concerns about enabling criminal groups to move undetected. A recent police operation in Birmingham identified 4,300 drivers breaking the law in this way within a fortnight.

The matter has gained more attention following campaigns from police chiefs and politicians in the West Midlands. The launch of the new Parliamentary Vehicle Registration Plate Inquiry is seen as a significant development in addressing this issue, reports Birmingham Live .

Simon Foster, Police and Crime

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