DVLA launches system to help drivers cancel wrongful fines

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 11:24 · Archive

The DVLA and police have launched an official protocol to help drivers clear fines issued after their number plates are cloned by criminals.

Drivers hit by wrongful fines can now get them wiped under a national system. The official protocol sets out how motorists can clear penalties after criminals steal their vehicle registration identity. Number plate cloning occurs when criminals copy a legitimate registration number and display it on another vehicle.

Under the updated government guidance, motorists in England and Wales must report the incident to the police using a dedicated online form on the Police.uk website, or by calling 101. Submitting the online report automatically notifies the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency. Drivers in Scotland and Northern Ireland must report the cloning directly to police by calling 101. Registered keepers can also report the issue by post to DVLA, Swansea, SA99 1AR, providing their vehicle registration details and copies of incorrect penalty notices.

Once a report is processed, the DVLA sends an official confirmation letter to the address on the vehicle log book. Motorists must send a copy of this letter to the issuing council, police force, or private car park operator to have wrongful fines cancelled. Officials warned that while victims can continue driving, their vehicle registration remains flagged on police automatic number plate recognition cameras. Drivers are advised to keep their police reference number, V5C vehicle log book, and driving licence in their car in case they are stopped.

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The DVLA system that can help drivers overturn rogue driving finesOfficial DVLA and police protocol launched for drivers hit by wrongful fines and cloned number plates. Here is how to cancel penalty charge notices.Oxfordshire Guardian · 9 Oct, 10:53
The DVLA system that can help drivers overturn rogue driving finesOfficial DVLA and police protocol launched for drivers hit by wrongful fines and cloned number plates. Here is how to cancel penalty charge notices.Oxford Mail · 9 Oct, 10:53

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