Drivers use illegal ghost plates to evade speed cameras in the UK

Motorists are using illegal "ghost plates" that reflect light to evade speed cameras. These plates, which come in 3D and 4D formats, are difficult for traditional enforcement tools to read. Authorities are responding by deploying advanced cameras to detect these plates. Last year, a UK official noted that about one in fifteen drivers was successfully avoiding detection. Local councils, like Wolverhampton, are now investing in new technology to combat this issue. Offenders face fines of £100 and potential penalties for taxi drivers. Despite advancements in technology, the Automatic Number Plate Recognition system still has a 97% accuracy rate, leading to millions of misreadings daily. Experts warn that the reliance on physical number plates creates vulnerabilities that some drivers exploit easily.