A national auto theft action plan announced Monday contains measures and funding announced in the weeks since a national summit on the issue was held in February.
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. It also features changes to the Criminal Code, such as stiffer penalties and new offences targeting car thieves and the devices they use, that were included in theBut the plan does not include specific requirements for automakers, which have been criticized for not addressing gaps in vehicle technology that have been exploited by thieves. Wireless key fob programmers that can be used to start a stolen car’s ignition can be purchased on Amazon.
“We know the challenge is real and urgent, and the reality is we have a plan with specific, tough measures.”
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