Vehicle Registration Offences (Review) Bill

A Bill to make provision for a review of certain offences relating to vehicle registration marks; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sarah CoombesLabour (Co-op)

Parliament last updated

6 May 2026

In Plain English

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The Vehicle Registration Offences (Review) Bill would set up a formal review of certain offences relating to vehicle registration marks and consider whether changes are needed to the law. It aims to ensure the rules around vehicle plates stay fit for purpose in modern technology and crime contexts, with related provisions for the review process.

Key Points

Provides for a formal review of specific offences relating to vehicle registration marks
Could lead to changes to offences or penalties based on the review’s findings
Addresses crime and technology issues linked to how registration marks are used
Current sponsor is Sarah Coombes (Labour Co‑op) and the bill is at the 2nd reading in the Commons (introduced 26 February 2025)
May involve reforms in how the DVLA and enforcement agencies handle registration offences

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons. If it moves forward, it would proceed to detailed examination in committee, followed by further readings before going to the Lords.

Who is affected?

Vehicle owners and driversVehicle traders and businesses (e.g., dealers and hire firms)Police, prosecutors and courtsDVLA and other vehicle registration authoritiesThe general public affected by vehicle registration rules and potential misuse of registration marks

Generated 21 February 2026

Bill Stages

1st readingCommons

26 Feb 2025

2nd readingCommons

Committee stageCommons

Report stageCommons

3rd readingCommons

1st readingLords

2nd readingLords

Committee stageLords

Report stageLords

3rd readingLords

Royal Assent

Updates & Documents

News (1)

Vehicle Registration Offences (Review) Bill

11 Sept 2025

The 2024-2026 session of Parliament has come to an end so the House of Commons is now prorogued until the next session begins on 13 May 2026. Prorogation is the formal end to the parliamentary year.

This Bill will therefore make no further progress.

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.