How I Ended Up Owing Thousands Due to a TfL System Failure
Home When you think of getting a personalised number plate, you don’t expect it to turn into a financial nightmare. But that’s exactly what happened
30 January 2025
Issues with Transport for London Vehicle Registration?
Advocating for Drivers
Affected by The
Personalised Number
Plate Issue
Welcome to Number Plate Scandal, a platform dedicated to exposing systemic failures in Transport for London’s (TfL) handling of personalised number plates, Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) compliance, and the Congestion Charge scheme.
These failures have caused wrongful penalties, ignored appeals, and harassment by enforcement agents. At the core of the problem lies poor data management, flawed DVLA information flows, and mishandling of personal data under UK GDPR obligations.
Our mission is to highlight these systemic flaws, demand accountability, and push for reforms in how TfL and associated bodies manage driver data, issue fines, and respond to formal complaints.
By publishing case studies, official correspondence, and media investigations, we aim to provide transparency for the public, guidance for affected drivers, and pressure for long-overdue reform in TfL’s data handling, enforcement, and governance practices.
Update – 24 September 2025
The “In the Press” section of this site is now live, with the first articles published and more being added in the coming weeks.
- Times investigation into suppressed TfL report now linked
- Guardian coverage of wrongful fines affecting EU citizens added
- Additional articles scheduled for upload
The press archive will continue to grow to provide a fuller picture of how these issues have been covered publicly.
Update – 23 September 2025
We have launched official campaign channels across Facebook, Instagram, and X/Twitter. These will provide regular updates, press links, and opportunities for the public to share their experiences.
- Facebook, Instagram & X/Twitter now live
- Campaign identity finalised across all platforms
- Press and media section under active development
This marks the beginning of a wider public awareness effort to ensure Londoners are kept informed.
Update – 10 September 2025
We are currently preparing a full release of evidence, including:
- Legal objection letters and enforcement freeze notices
- Video proof of late delivery of TfL correspondence
- ICO and Ombudsman complaint filings
- Case studies from other affected drivers
This website is being actively updated. Please check back shortly for the complete publication of documents and guidance.
All updates form part of a wider campaign for accountability and will be time-stamped and made publicly accessible.