Cloned Plates

Skilid · 11 Feb 2015 at 16:46

So my MPS has had it's plates cloned, the old bill have just been round. They were asking loads of questions about where I have been etc.

Apparently it's been used for 'very serious crime' in London, and there is a chance I may be pulled over by armed police if ANPR picks up my plate.

They also said I may never hear from them again, so I'll have no idea when it's all gone away (if).

Anything I should do? I obviously don't need to inform the police. Insurers?

Siliconslave · 11 Feb 2015 at 16:49

Don't drive around at night in a balaclava holding a walking stick?

In all seriousness i'd make sure you always carry ID with you, if you get pulled over at night turn your dome light on and keep your hands where they can see you...

Maccy · 11 Feb 2015 at 16:55

Might be worth having a copy of your insurance certificate on you too.

ElliorR · 11 Feb 2015 at 17:04

Don't carry a table leg in a carrier bag around with you.

Dale V · 11 Feb 2015 at 17:08

EliotG said:
Anything I should do?

Some serious crimes, and blame it on the cloners.....

sunny007 · 11 Feb 2015 at 17:11

get a private plate

MooMoo444 · 11 Feb 2015 at 17:11

Carry a bag of lime, a spade and and a rubber dong in your boot for funsies.

InvaderGIR · 11 Feb 2015 at 17:14

Dale V said:
Some serious crimes, and blame it on the cloners.....

Quartz · 11 Feb 2015 at 17:14

It might be a good idea to inform your employer so you get a company car for the next month or two when visiting clients.

Skilid · 11 Feb 2015 at 17:33

Thanks for the suggestions guys. So I don't need to get a new reg from DVLA or anything?

I rarely drive my car for work, so that's not a problem.

Hyburnate · 11 Feb 2015 at 17:35

Yep.. I'd be buying any random plate right now

Being pulled over with suspected dangerous weapons in the vehicle, nty.

Skilid · 11 Feb 2015 at 17:59

Police have just been back round. Had to give a statement and sign it.

He said "If you find yourself being followed by 6 police cars, just pull over". No ****.

jono_astra · 11 Feb 2015 at 19:58

TheVoice · 11 Feb 2015 at 20:05

Siliconslave said:
Don't drive around at night in a balaclava holding a walking stick?

In all seriousness i'd make sure you always carry ID with you, if you get pulled over at night turn your dome light on and keep your hands where they can see you...

And put the window(s) down so you can hear any commands. Genuinely no reason to panic or anything though, they aren't going to shoot you.

rodenal · 11 Feb 2015 at 20:18

...twice

zain · 11 Feb 2015 at 20:42

what spec is your pc

Skilid · 11 Feb 2015 at 21:05

Oh I know they won't shoot me or anything. It's more of a pain then anything. I just wanted to make sure there wasn't anything I needed to do in relation to possible speeding tickets etc.

zain said:
what spec is your pc

Me? Why?

bledd · 11 Feb 2015 at 22:21

Out of interest, have you ever posted a pic of your car online (with the plate showing)

Skilid · 11 Feb 2015 at 23:33

bledd. said:
Out of interest, have you ever posted a pic of your car online (with the plate showing)

Yes. Lesson learned.

-Mike- · 12 Feb 2015 at 00:04

Hyburnate said:
Yep.. I'd be buying any random plate right now Being pulled over with suspected dangerous weapons in the vehicle, nty.

I'd go for this option too.