CAN DETROIT COMBAT AUTO THEFT?

The Motor Vehicle Theft Enforcement Act of 1983, which will probably be enacted in 1984, is being touted as an effective solution to the overwhelming problem of automobile theft. This bill, officially labeled HR 3939, will require the automakers to emboss, engrave, or otherwise permanently mark additional components with the VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) on certain high-theft or "target" vehicles. Auto companies are willing to go along with this proposed law, but are cynical about its effectiveness.

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• Corporate Authors:

  Chilton Company, Incorporated

  One Chilton Way
  Philadelphia, PA  United States  19089
• Authors:
  • CALLAHAN, J M
• Publication Date: 1984-3

Media Info

• Pagination: p. 29
• Serial:
  • Automotive Industries
  • Volume: 164
  • Issue Number: 3
  • Publisher: Randall Publishing Company
  • ISSN: 1099-4130
  • Serial URL: http://www.ai-online.com

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Antitheft devices; Automobile industry; Automobiles; Federal government; Laws; Motor vehicles; Safety; Standards; Theft; Transportation departments; Vehicle identification numbers
• Identifier Terms: U.S. Department of Transportation
• Uncontrolled Terms: Deterrence
• Old TRIS Terms: Motor vehicle laws & regulations
• Subject Areas: Law; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00390897
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
• Report/Paper Numbers: HS-036 901
• Files: HSL, USDOT
• Created Date: Nov 30 1984 12:00AM