North Las Vegas Voting To Reduce Catalytic Converter Thefts
It’s been an ongoing issue for a very long in Las Vegas. Catalytic Converter thefts are rampant in Southern Nevada. But now the city of North Las Vegas is looking to do something about it.
I know you’re probably thinking “FINALLY”! What took them so long? There have been hundreds of catalytic converter thefts over the last few years. 280 last year, according to News3LV. If you’ve seen the news recently, even the beloved Oscar Mayer Weinermobile was a victim when it visited Las Vegas. Maybe that was the last straw.
Whatever the reason, North Las Vegas residents are breathing a sigh of hope that maybe things are about to change. The city is now taking measures to cut down on thefts of catalytic converters. The city council will meet on February 15 to consider a new ordinance. An ordinance that would ban anyone from having a catalytic converter without a permit.
If the ordinance is passed, anyone in possession of a catalytic converter without a permit is subject to penalty. That could include six months of jail time and a fine of $1,000. But will this deter thieves? The metals inside catalytic converters are worth hundreds of dollars. If someone steals enough of them, maybe the fine isn’t big enough to scare them off.
But something has to be done. There was hope at one point around putting a cage on your car’s converter, or writing your VIN on it. But this efforts merely slowed thieves down. Now thefts are occurring in public places in broad daylight. Catalytic converters can be stolen off a vehicle in a matter of minutes. Cars that are higher off the ground are more susceptible to theft because they don’t require a jack to get under.
There’s no word as to whether other areas in the Las Vegas valley will follow North Las Vegas‘s lead. In the meantime, authorities suggest to park your car in a well lit area if you don’t have access to a garage.
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