Trackable RFID number plates, already used in several countries around the world, could offer a solution to the UK's number plate coning problem.
What are RFID number plates, and should the UK use them?
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The future of car number plates in the UK
Recent headlines about so-called ghost plates, and about high numbers of penalty notices and fines being issued to innocent drivers whose plates have been cloned, have called into question the effectiveness and adequacy of car number plates.
Safety vs privacy: conflict in our cars?
New safety equipment to be required in new cars under EU and UK laws has cameras that could, potentially, spy on drivers and passengers. We weigh the safety benefits against the hypothetical privacy implications.
DVLA Auction, July 2026
DVLA's July 2026 auction of private number plates was an online event. Read our report on the prices paid and the most interesting plates.
Buying your first electric car? Here's what you need to know
By 2035, the only new cars for sale in the UK will be electric. Here's what you need to know before buying your first EV