HomeMotoring UKDid you know that more than 12,000 number plates have been stolen within the last 3yrs‼ Jayne Henry May 9, 2011 Motoring UK Number plates have been stolen from more than 12,000 vehicles across the West Midlands in the last three years, new figures show. Stolen plates are often used on vehicles by criminals who do not want to be caught when committing a crime such as stealing fuel or if they want to disguise a stolen car. Figures released by West Midlands Police under the Freedom of Information Act show the following amount of number plates were stolen: 3890 in 2008/2009 3718 in 2009/2010 4613 in 2010/2011 TOTAL: 12347 Police have warned motorists to secure their number plates with anti-theft screws, which Speedyreg are offering Free of Charge for anyone that order a set of number plates from them. When your number plate is stolen, it will cost you £20 to replace it, which makes it worthwhile to use antitheft screws. It is also an offence to display the wrong vehicle registration mark on a vehicle, with a maximum penalty of £1,000. Have you been a victim of number plate theft?
