Rise in drivers hiding R plates, say Police

New drivers are being reminded R plates must be clearly displayed on their vehicles. 

New drivers are being reminded R plates must be clearly displayed on their vehicles. 

It come as the Island's Constabulary says it's seeing a number of people hiding them behind dark tinted rear windows.

Police add that the punishment for this can be a trip to court, a fine, and having to display R plates for longer. 

Officers add if the plate can't be seen through the window, it should be stuck on the outside. 

Police are reminding newly qualified motorists that R plates must be displayed clearly on their vehicles. We are seeing a number of people “hiding” them behind dark tinted rear windows. The punishment can be a trip to court, a fine and having to display R plates for longer. pic.twitter.com/VCStOe5lGI

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