The Land Transport Authority (LTA) states it is aware individuals and businesses are manufacturing and selling customised number plates – including those mimicking Government-issued registration plates.
The LTA statement comes after a fake GQ plate was found affixed to a vehicle a car show in Nadi last weekend.
“It has come to our attention that some vehicle owners have fitted number plates that have not been approved or issued by LTA, including Government registration plates impersonated for display purposes at car shows,” said LTA Chief Executive Officer Irimaia Rokosawa.
“Let me be clear: this is illegal and will not be tolerated.”
“No one is permitted to produce or display a number plate that imitates an official Government number, regardless of the setting. This is a matter of public trust and legal responsibility.”
He said vehicle owners found in breach of the law risk being issued a fine of $100, and in other cases, the LTA may seize the vehicle for the removal of unauthorised number plates.
“We are calling on these vendors to cease this illegal practice immediately.”
“LTA will not hesitate to take necessary actions against anyone found to be supplying or affixing number plates not authorised by the Authority.”
