Dear New Zealand Transport Agency,

Years ago, i had my car seized by the courts, due to unpaid fines. At the time, my car had personalized plates attached to it. I was given no advice in regards to the plates, but i am wondering, if the plates are personal property, why were they taken with the vehicle? And why do i now have to pay the cost of having them remade?

I did ask the bailiff if i could remove them, to which i was told "if you touch the plates, i will have you arrested".. i was very young, and did not argue this at the time.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Yours faithfully,

M.Norgate