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Auto Theft References and Glossary
References
- Baitcar.com
- Dauvergne, Mia, December 2008, "Motor Vehicle Theft in Canada. 2007". Statistics Canada Catalogue no. 85-002-X, Juristat. Vol. 28, no. 10
- Government of Canada:
- Government of Canada introduces legislation to tackle auto theft and property crime (news release, April 21, 2009)
- Legislation - Bill C-26 (passed by the House of Commons on June 16, 2009)
- Insurance Bureau of Canada
- Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC)
- Manitoba Public Insurance. (MPI). n.d. - "Auto Theft"
Glossary
- Vehicle alarm
Vehicle alarms draw attention to would-be thieves with sirens, beeps and other loud noises. Some systems trigger flashing lights too.
- Steering wheel locking device
Steering wheel locking devices are attached to the steering wheel of your vehicle and provide a great visual deterrent; most thieves prefer to target vehicles that are easy to steal.
- Electronic immobilizer
An electronic immobilizer is a security device that automatically engages when the vehicle is turned off. It interrupts the power supply to three vital circuits: the starter, the ignition and the fuel pump, and only when the correctly coded key is used are the circuits re-enabled. All new cars, vans, light trucks and SUVs built in Canada must be equipped with anti-theft engine immobilizers as of September 1, 2007.
