What to Do If Your Vehicle License Plate Is Cloned by Another Car?
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If you discover that your vehicle's license plate has been cloned, you should immediately report it to the traffic police. When filing the report, you need to bring relevant vehicle documents, such as your ID card, driver's license, and vehicle registration certificate. You also need to prepare a written report detailing the suspected cloned vehicle, including the time, location, and nature of the violation, as well as any other evidence proving that your vehicle's plate was cloned. Additionally, include photos of the front and rear of your vehicle that clearly show its distinguishing features. After receiving the report, the traffic police will review the evidence. If the violating vehicle's model or appearance significantly differs from yours, it will be easy to prove that your plate was cloned. Once the cloned vehicle is seized by the police, the following penalties will be imposed on the violators: Forging or altering a motor vehicle license plate will result in the vehicle being impounded, detention for up to 15 days, and a fine ranging from 2,000 to 5,000 yuan; if the act constitutes a crime, criminal liability will be pursued. Using a forged or altered motor vehicle license plate will result in 12 demerit points, confiscation of the plate, detention for up to 15 days, impoundment of the vehicle, and a fine of 2,000 yuan. Using another vehicle's license plate will result in 12 demerit points, confiscation of the plate, impoundment of the vehicle, and a fine of 2,000 yuan.
