Tracking Tuesday - tips of tracing your vehicle

Fit a Tracking system to your vehicle 

Tracking systems can improve the chances of recovering your vehicle if it is stolen and even help Trace it overseas in some cases. Many systems are battery operated and activate once the motor vehicle is stolen - they track via GPS and other detection systems. Secured by Design (SBD) have several members which specialise in this area and can advise on the best system for your motor vehicle, cycle, scooter, quadbike or moped and can also fit the product.

Spare parts –Motor vehicles are often broken down for their parts for re-sale. The thieves remove any identifying marks on the bikes, making it hard for the police to Trace the property back to the original owner. Security marking your motorcycle or scooter using an SBD recognised forensic asset marking or etching kit is a highly effective deterrent to thieves and an established method of reducing theft.

Remember to use the visible warning labels to show that the property is marked.

Trying to remove one of these forensic markers is very difficult and in many cases the police only need a trace amount to establish ownership and identity of the motorcycle or part and gain a conviction.

Keep a record of serial numbers, chassis and model numbers and take note of any custom marks on the vehicle. Take colour photographs from several angles and additionally take videos with a smart phone if possible.