SafePL8: Anti-theft screws to keep your number plates safe SafePL8: Anti-theft screws to keep your number plates safe

With numberplate theft at record highs Victoria Police is urging owners to fit anti-theft screws to their vehicles

Across the state numberplate thefts have surged by 50% to the highest number recorded in the state with 29790 recorded over the last year equivalent to 83 a day or one every 17 minutes.

Having your standard number plate screws swapped for one-way anti-theft screws greatly reduces the risk of your plates being stolen.

Victoria Police initiative: SafePL8

Learn about SafePL8 a Victoria Police initiative that helps the community to make their number plates harder to steal or use illegally.

SafePL8 is a Victoria Police initiative that helps people secure number plates with anti-theft screws. The aim is to make number plates harder to steal or be used illegally.

Learn about upcoming SafePL8 events where to buy anti-theft screws and other ways to keep your number plates safe.

Why offenders steal number plates
Offenders use stolen plates to avoid identification when committing serious offences such as petrol thefts drug trafficking and burglary.

SafePL8 events
Victoria Police SES and Neighbourhood Watch representatives regularly attend SafePL8 events to fit anti-theft screws to your number plate often for free.

To find the next SafePL8 event dates:

Neighbourhood Watch Victoria

Eyewatch Facebook page

Anti-theft screws
Anti-theft screws are also available from:

hardware stores
automotive parts stores and
petrol stations.

Crime prevention and reporting
Visit our Number plate theft page for information on:

how to keep your number plates safe
what to do if your number plate is stolen or used illegally and
how to report number plate theft.

Spread the message about number plate safety
If you have time consider doing some of the following:

Tell your friends family neighbours and colleagues about how serious number plate theft is and how easy it is to help.
Follow your local area's Eyewatch Facebook page and share our updates.
Volunteer with a community group - local community groups in your area may already be assisting police to spread the SafePL8 message.
Join your local Neighbourhood Watch.

How to install Anti-theft screws

Guide to installing anti-theft number plate screws: step-by-step process






→ www.police.vic.gov.au




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