Protect Your License Plate
It is a pretty simple process. You buy a new car and transfer your License Plate number from your old vehicle to your new one. Well thieves like to transfer license plates too. For many reasons…
Have you noticed that new traffic cam installed at the busiest intersection in your city? You know the one where everyone runs the red light. Thieves hope to divert their traffic violation tickets to you! And that isn’t the only crime.
Stolen license plates are used for cover ups on stolen vehicles, get-away cars, and hit and runs; and the plate is registered to you! Thieves know how easy it is to seal one because all you need is a screw driver. My Dad had his plate stolen but the thief wasn’t to smart because it was winter and the tracks in the snow lead to the neighbor’s house.
This being such an easy crime to commit, how do you protect your license plate? Well if someone is determined they want your plate they will take it but you can deter them as much as possible. Park in well lit areas at night and high traffic areas with lots of people. You can also buy from the auto part store special screws that make your plate more secure requiring a special tool to unscrew the bolts. These kits are around $3. If your plate takes to much time to take off, a thief will move on to an easier target. Protect your License Plate and if you are a victim, make sure you report the theft immediately with the police.
Tags: ID Theft Prevention, Stolen License Plates, Tips