VOLUNTARY IMMOBILISATION: IMMOBILISE NOW!

Sub-program B: Reducing the Volume of Theft

Approach B1: Securing the Older Vehicle Fleet

Background

Australia’s high proportion of older vehicles, which lack any form of adequate security, provide would-be thieves with an abundance of easy targets. The NMVTRC estimates that there are currently more than 6 million vehicles on Australian roads that can be stolen using nothing more sophisticated than a coathanger and a screw driver.

The overwhelming evidence is that the best way to protect older vehicles against theft is to fit an Australian-Standards certified, after-market engine immobiliser. Consumers however remain reluctant to invest even a moderate sum to secure their vehicle.

Work Program

Immobilise Now – 1999 to current

Since late 1999 the NMVTRC has run its voluntary Immobilise Now! program to raise awareness of the high theft risk to older vehicles and to encourage the fitting of Australian Standards approved engine immobilisers (except in WA where a government mandated compulsory scheme applies).

Click here for more details on the Immobilise Now! program.

Next Steps

The NMVTRC will continue to run the voluntary Immobilise Now! program in states and territories which do not have a compulsory scheme in place.