Tourists face hefty fines in the Netherlands for license plate manipulation

derwesten.de (German)

Dutch police are warning tourists about a scam involving manipulated license plates to avoid parking fees. The manipulation, often done with stickers or tape, makes plates unreadable to automated scanning cars, leading to potential fines of up to 10,300 Euros. This illegal practice is a serious offense in the Netherlands, with Amsterdam being a particular focus for stricter enforcement.


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