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| | RACV's tips to stop number plate theft | | The Senior - VIC,
Melbourne
| 01 Jun 2024 | | General News - Page 3 - 158 words - ID 2079299006 - Photo: No - Type: News Item - Size: 100.00cm2 | |
IN VICTORIA, 18,481 number plates were stolen over the 12-month period ending March, a 23 per cent increase on the previous year.
"While having your number plate stolen may just seem like a low-level crime, the reality is it can have very serious ramifications for motorists - including the potential involvement in identity theft and criminal activities," said CEO of Neighbourhood Watch Victoria Bambi Gordon.
The Victorian Automobile Chamber of Commerce (VACC) reports that over 50 per cent of fuel theft and various other crimes, involve stolen number plates.
RACV and Neighbourhood Watch Victoria has these tips: Install anti-theft screws on your number plates to deter thieves from easily removing them.
Whenever possible, park your vehicle in well-lit and populated areas.
If you have access to security cameras, position them to monitor your vehicle and deter potential thieves.
Consider using anti theft devices like locking plate frames or security markings to add an extra layer of protection.
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