Checking address' using number plate

Adam.I · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Karma :

Is it possible finding out someone's address and personal information knowing just their number plate. I seen on TV (maybe Trevor McDonald Tonight), that you can contact the DVLA, and request it from them but there has to be a good reason, for example in a crash or something. And I think I also read it on here. I don't like the idea of getting a bike and then just anyone been able to find out loads of things about me.
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Zoffo · Brolly Dolly Joined: 01 Feb 2005 Karma :

If you know a copper personally it's no problem.

tony532 · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 May 2004 Karma :

if you have access to the pnc

or you are a solicitor

Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

If you're involved in an accident then don't your insurance company and/or the police deal with all that? Confused

And you can get the keepers details from the DVLA
if you want.

Adam.I · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Karma :

My ex-girlfriend used to do work on something liek the PNC, may have even been that, I don't remember. Anyway, is it possible for the average person to find out, like on the internet or something?
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tony532 · World Chat Champion Joined: 29 May 2004 Karma :

not the average person

have you done something wrong mate?

Adam.I · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jun 2004 Karma :

Ha, no, I ain't done nothing wrong, I'm a good lad. I was just thinking because all you need to do is remember them numbers and letters and anyone could find out where you live an that's a very bad thing.
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Ste · Not Work Safe Joined: 01 Sep 2002 Karma :

If someone wants to find out where you live or where they can nick your bike from it's easier just to follow you rather than buy your details from the DVLA which would be traceable.