Driver in Dudley shocked after police seize stolen Audi

West Midlands Police stopped a driver in Dudley on March 15 after discovering the Audi had a cloned number plate. The vehicle was reported stolen and had been sold to an unsuspecting buyer. The rise in car cloning incidents is concerning, with a 37% increase in number plate thefts in Kent over the past four years. London also reported a 64% rise in fines canceled due to cloned plates. The Home Office is working with police and the DVLA to address number plate fraud as part of a new Road Safety Strategy. This aims to reduce road deaths and related crimes.