Road Traffic (Prohibition of Anti-Detection Devices) Bill

Key Points

• Prohibits supplying devices or substances that impair recognition of vehicle registration marks by speed cameras and other authorised traffic control devices.
• Covers devices designed to defeat enforcement and for connected purposes.
• Creates offences for manufacturing, importing, or selling anti-detection devices.
• Sponsor: Mr Alistair Carmichael (Liberal Democrat).
• Current stage: 2nd reading in the House of Commons.

Progress

The Bill is currently at the second reading in the Commons, having had its first reading earlier. It would need further stages (committee, report, and Lords consideration) to become law.