Australia’s car theft problem has grown severe enough that authorities in Queensland are subsidizing engine immobilizers for residents. The move signals that the wave of vehicle crime troubling North America has very much reached the other side of the world.
By helping citizens afford anti-theft technology, officials hope to make stealing cars more difficult for would-be criminals. The initiative reflects a broader recognition that proactive deterrence may be more effective than simply reacting after vehicles disappear.
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