DVLA spy chip report

DVLA has decided motorcycles should not be fitted with electronic tags intended to help police tackle road tax evasion.

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A report by the agency states the measure would cost over £100,000 but could only recoup £27 million through 100% road tax compliance.

The tags would have allowed police to remotely identify bikes using handheld readers or roadside beacons.

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