Community
1 May, 2024
Car theft solutions at hand
THOUSANDS of vouchers for engine immobilisers are still up for grabs.
The devices significantly strengthen the security of the vehicle, and mean that even with the car keys, it is essentially impossible to start the engine of a car fitted with a secondary engine immobiliser without access to a personal activation code or sequence.
The Miles government provides a $500 subsidy voucher to vehicle owners as part of a $10 million investment to support the installation of up to 20,000 secondary engine immobilisers.
The scheme will better safeguard vehicles from theft across the selected trial areas.
Up to 20,000 secondary engine immobilisers are expected to be installed across the trial areas, with a total of 9000 subsidy vouchers available in Townsville, 8000 in Cairns and 900 in Mt Isa.
A further 2100 vouchers are reserved for distribution to people across the three trial areas who are identified by police as individuals who would benefit from the installation of an immobiliser device.
Police Minister Mark Ryan said the government was “extremely pleased with the level of interest from residents in participating in the Secondary Vehicle Immobiliser Subsidy Trial”.
“We know these devices are making a real difference for vehicle owners, not only in protecting their vehicle but providing a level of comfort to them,” he said.
“I’m encouraging interested vehicle owners in the trial area to get on board and take advantage of this offer.”
Member for Cairns Michael Healy said there was a wide range of things “we’re doing to put downward pressure on crime”.
“We want to keep the community safe, and tackle crime from all angles,” he said.
“We’ve identified Cairns as a high-risk area, and as a result I’m pleased that the government has listened to the community and provided engine immobiliser subsidies to form part of a broader strategy to protect our community.”
Acting police assistant commissioner Chris Stream said “we have been really encouraged by the interest from both vehicle owners wanting to boost their security and also the participation from installers”.
“From a policing perspective, reducing vehicle theft remains a significant priority for the Police Service, and we know preventative measures such as this initiative will really be key to us driving down property crime,” he said.
To apply and register:
For an installer visit Cairns Auto Electrical’s website :
info@cairnsautoelectrical.com.au or phone 4058 2543
