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France Battles Million Illegally-Registered Cars Amid Tax Losses

3/13/2026

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A million illegally-registered cars are on the roads in France, costing hundreds of millions in lost taxes and fines.
The fraud uses fake dealerships to manipulate registration records and re-register stolen vehicles to avoid detection.
The Cour des Comptes reports a 160% rise in speeding offenses from 2016 to 2022.
The interior ministry of France is implementing measures to improve fraud detection.

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Story summary

A million illegally-registered cars are on the roads in France, costing hundreds of millions in lost taxes and fines.
The fraud uses fake dealerships to manipulate registration records and re-register stolen vehicles to avoid detection.
The Cour des Comptes reports a 160% rise in speeding offenses from 2016 to 2022.
The interior ministry of France is implementing measures to improve fraud detection.