The fine for a dodgy number plate is £100 while the penalty for speeding is £100 plus three penalty points.

People are using ‘ghost’ number plates to avoid getting caught for dangerous driving, according to an MP who is attempting to change the law.

Sarah Coombes, who represents West Bromwich, wants the penalties increased to tackle illegal licence plates which are being used by some motorists to run red lights and ignore speed limits.  Read more