This illegal licence-plate blocker will land you a 'free trip to jail'

27 Jan 2016

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<B>NUMBER-PLATE BLOCKER:</B> A BMW driver has been pulled over for 'disappearing' number plates in Jozi. <i>Image: YouTube</i>

Cape Town - Remote number-plate blockers are illegal in South Africa yet it seems some will go to extreme lengths to avoid paying e-toll bills.

The Intelligence Bureau SA posted a video on Facebook showing a blue BMW being examined by traffic officers.

The BMW sports a custom number-plate hiding mechanism, allegedly being sold in South Africa as a means for drivers to avoid paying e-tolls.

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