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.
House of Commons
Dr Al PinkertonLiberal Democrat
25 February 2026
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This bill would make it a criminal offence to misuse or illegally copy vehicle registration marks (VRMs) and would require the government to introduce measures to reduce such misuse. It would also provide support for people affected by VRM offences. The bill, sponsored by Dr Al Pinkerton of the Liberal Democrats, is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons.
The bill has completed its 1st reading and is currently at the 2nd reading in the Commons. If it progresses, it would move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny and then on to further readings.
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The next stage for this Bill, Second reading, is scheduled to take place on Friday 17 April 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.
