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Rise in catalytic converter thefts sparks state and federal legislation
| 题名： | Rise in catalytic converter thefts sparks state and federal legislation |
| 正文语种： | eng |
| 作者： | MADI HAWKINS |
| 作者单位： | Automotive Service Association |
| 摘要： | During the pandemic, the United States saw a sharp increase in crime, particularly in large metropolitan areas. In 2020, a total of 880,595 vehicles were reported stolen, a 10.9 percent increase from 2019. Additionally, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB), thefts of catalytic converters increased 325 percent between 2019 and 2020. Thefts of catalytic converters continued to skyrocket in 2021 and into this year. A catalytic converter is an exhaust system part that is necessary for vehicles to pass emissions and safety inspections in many states. Without a catalytic converter, a vehicle will generally continue to function, however, it will emit a loud, telltale exhaust roar. Catalytic converters make perfect targets for criminals because they are easy to access, and removal requires only a few handheld tools. Additionally, catalytic converters are extremely lucrative for criminals to resell to a metal recycler, due to the small amounts of precious metals found inside. |
| 出版年： | 2022 |
| 期刊名称： | Motor age |
| 卷： | 141 |
| 期： | 5 |
| 页码： | 16-16 |
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