What do I do if my number plate is stolen?
If the number plates are stolen from your car you should report it to the police straight away – you might start receiving parking fines, speeding fines or worse. Number plate theft is a big problem and rates have more than doubled in the last five years.
Can I drive with a missing number plate NSW?
In NSW, as per clause 25 of the Road Transport (Vehicle Registration) Regulation 2017, it is a legal requirement that a vehicle must have affixed to it an official number plate issued by Transport for NSW and that they must not be obscured, defaced or otherwise illegible.
Who owns this car by license plate Australia?
You cannot legally find out the registered owner’s details in Australia just by using a registration number, for example. In fact, thanks to the modern cameras in police cars, they are constantly collecting and checking that information – instantly spotting stolen cars for example – as they drive past you in traffic.
Can I drive without number plates?
Your number plate is an important part of your vehicle. It is a legal responsibility to make sure that you have it affixed in the right places to your vehicle at all times, and if you are found driving without them by the police then you can face a fine, points on your license, and more.
How do I report a cloned number plate to the police?
If you lately found being the victim of having the cloned number plates, then directly contact the police or authority who issue fine or penalty proving the vehicle is not there during the crime.
How much do NSW number plates cost?
New or replacement number plate fees
| Transaction type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Standard number plates (new or replacement) | $47 |
| National Heavy Vehicle number plates (new or replacement | $25.91 |
| Auxiliary (bike rack) number plates (new or replacement) | $45 |
| Personalised number plates | Varies depending on style and content. See myPlates or phone 13 17 58 |
Can you find someone’s address from their number plate?
Although you can’t locate a personal address with the current style of number plates, you can still discover the region where a car was registered. At New Reg, you’ll find handy tables and a quick search facility that can assist you in finding this information.
Do you need a number plate on front of car?
All cars on the road are required to display registrations at both the front and rear of the vehicle. The number plate at the front of the car must be white with the index marks clearly visible in black. The rear plate must also show black letters and numbers, but on a yellow plate.
What Offence is cloned plates?
Cloning a vehicle is when a criminal copies the identity of another vehicle by stealing or duplicating their registration plates. Often criminals will then use the cloned vehicle to carry out further crime or avoid speeding or parking fines.