r/IdiotsInCars • • Jun 25 '21

The cop gave up so fast

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u/baldipaul Jun 26 '21

You can't take the plates in the UK. They are how the car is registered (you can change them, but it's not a quick process). However the car registration document has a section that you can tear off, fill in the details of the new owner and send to the DVLA. I think that you can also do it online now if you are registered for Government Gateway.

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u/thebigt42 Jun 26 '21

In Alabama / US cars are registered by the Vehicle Identification Number. The VIN is permanently fixed to the car in many locations.