| July 2007 - PROTECT
YOUR CAR REGISTRATION PLATES Over 12,000 car registration plates are being stolen each year - three plates have been stolen in Wivenhoe over the past 12 months. The
criminals use the stolen plates on other vehicles to assist in the theft
of petrol from garage forecourts, escape parking and congestion charges,
commit speeding offences and in various criminal activities. The
registered owner then receives notices of 'financial penalty' or receives
a visit from the police. As
a preventative measure 'secure number plates' can be purchased that
conform to DVLA regulations. These number plates are difficult to remove -
if successful as they are removed the plate falls into pieces. The plates
have been approved by 'Secured by Design' and 'ACPRO Crime Preventative
Initiative'- a 'not for profit' company. It
is important to report the theft of car registration plates immediately. Ken
Rogers Note: For
other useful safety advice, click here
and for the Community Safety home page, click here
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