Question: is it illegal to drive with a cracked number plate?
Answer: Can You Fix a Cracked, And Broken Number Plate? ... Remember: In the eyes of the law, it is illegal for you to drive around with a number plate that isn't clearly visible. If it's tampered with, broken, cracked or faded, chances are you'll be flagged up by the Police ANPR cameras, and indefinitely stopped by the Police.