Offence

Fraudulently use a registration mark / registration document

How often this offence appears in the published court listings for England and Wales, which courts list it most and where to read the official sentencing guideline.

Hearings listed

330

Upcoming hearings

13

Next listed date

Fri, 23 October 2026

Courts listing it

104

Heard in

Magistrates' Court (330)

Sentencing guideline

Vehicle registration fraud

Official offence code

VE94158

The law

Contrary to section 44(1) and (3) of the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994.

Where it can be tried

Magistrates' court or Crown Court

Can lead to prison

Yes