🚗💨 The roads are abuzz with chatter about sneaky drivers using ‘ghost plates’ to dodge fines! These crafty plates bounce back camera flashes, making vehicles virtually invisible to speed and bus lane cameras. Could this be why one in 15 drivers seems to be slipping through the cracks?
Authorities are cracking down with new tech. Wolverhampton has equipped local wardens with cameras capable of catching these elusive plates. Drivers who get caught can face a hefty £100 fine. 🚨💸
Prof Fraser Sampson voiced his concerns in a letter to the Transport Secretary, slamming the lack of action against these clever cheats. He claimed the ANPR system, despite all its advancement, can be thwarted with something as simple as reflective tape or even purchased stealth plates. 😟
With nearly 15,400 monitored lanes and up to 80 million daily readings, even a 97% accuracy rate means millions of misreads and wrongly penalised drivers each day. As the tech evolves, daily readings could soar to 100 million by 2024!
There’s an unregulated market thriving on these loopholes. With more traffic management schemes in play, the temptation to outsmart the system grows. Avoid getting caught up in this game of cat and mouse! 🔍🚦
It’s a reminder folks: while technology can aid enforcement, there’s always a way around it. Stay informed, drive safe, and don’t fall for this stealthy trickery! 🚙💨🔎