A Bill to make provision about offences relating to the misuse and illegal copying of vehicle registration marks; to require the Secretary of State to introduce measures to reduce incidences of such misuse and illegal copying; to make provision about support for victims of any such offences; and for connected purposes.
The Bill would make it illegal to misuse or illegally copy vehicle registration marks (VRMs) or number plates, creating offences for such actions. It would also require the government to introduce measures to reduce these offences and would provide support for victims affected by VRM misuse or copying. The overall aim is to deter tampering and protect people from related harms.
The Bill is currently at the 2nd Reading in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it will move to the Committee stage for detailed examination.
Generated 21 February 2026
The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 27 February 2026, although the House of Commons is not expected to be sitting on that date.
This is a Private Members' Bill and was presented to Parliament on Tuesday 2 September 2025.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.