Stolen plates - GTI18Q

[russ83]

i was thinking this also, why wouldnt they steal a standard black on yellow plate, there were plenty parked around me.

car was on the street in front of my place.

it boggles. nevertheless, getting new normal plates tomorrow.

[madglf3]

If they too have a black Polo then it'd make sense to get a plate off another black polo.

I'd just report it and hope that nothing more happens. I've heard that you might get pulled over a bit more often due to police making sure the plates belong to you. Can't avoid that unless you change plates I suppose. Good luck with it all.

[GTom]

I heard a myth that if personalized plates are stolen or used illegally on a different car, then the RTA could elect to cancel the plate completely, leaving you with no option but get new /standard plates.

The basis is that the plates could then be used in a crime and witness accounts may render useless in catching the crims.

I also have desirable personalized number plates, so keep us informed how you get on.

PS you can get them restamped for $30, but still I understand your frustration.

Once the plates are listed as stolen the RTA won't (shouldn't), even if they are yours, re-register or re-make the plate

If you get them re-made (which won't happen) you'll be getting pulled over by the cops everytime you pass them. Most of their vehicles are now equipped with number plate reading technology which scans the rego plate and then processes the plates through various databases for example when the registration expires, stolen plates or wanted vehicles etc etc..

[bujna]

If you were going to steel plates would you not steel ones that are less memorable or less likely to draw attention to you?

Don't give the crims too much credit...There are lots of worlds stupidist criminals shows around

[leasaunce]

from my understanding, thives target a particular plate for their getaway car, eg; let say they have a 06 polo gti, they will take another 06 polo gti plate#. So that way when the police do a random plate check it wont be so suss.