What to Do If Your License Plate Is Cloned for Traffic Violations?
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You should report to the traffic police immediately. Below is relevant information about license plate cloning: 1. How to report license plate cloning: When reporting, you need to bring vehicle-related documents such as your ID card, driver's license, and vehicle registration certificate. You also need to prepare a written report detailing the basic information of the suspected cloned vehicle, including the time, location, and nature of the violation, as well as any other evidence that proves your vehicle was cloned. Additionally, include clear photos of the front and rear of your vehicle that show its detailed features. 2. Legal basis for license plate cloning: Article 96 of the 'Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China' stipulates: Forging, altering, or using forged or altered motor vehicle registration certificates, license plates, vehicle registration certificates, or driver's licenses, the public security traffic management department shall confiscate them, detain the motor vehicle, impose detention of up to 15 days, and a fine ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 yuan; if a crime is constituted, criminal responsibility shall be pursued according to the law.
I just went through this situation and felt particularly panicked when I inexplicably received a traffic violation notice. Upon checking the location and time, I realized it wasn't a place I had been to. I immediately opened the traffic police app to check the violation photos and found that while the license plate was identical, the car color was different—clearly a case of plate cloning. I took immediate action: gathered evidence of my absence, such as work attendance records, parking tickets, or surveillance footage, then called 110 to file a police report and filled out an appeal form. Next, I went straight to the traffic police department to submit all the materials, and they revoked the record after verification. The whole process took a few days, but prevention is more important. Now, I regularly check my violation records, ensure my license plate is secure, and use anti-theft bolts to avoid similar troubles. Plate cloning is quite common, and delaying action can affect your credit and insurance premiums.
