- Engine Immobiliser installers across Queensland are invited to make their final registration as an approved installer
- Eligible residents will be able to apply for a $500 engine immobiliser subsidy voucher online from later next week (details will be announced next week)
- The device is installed to the vehicle, and the customer pays any cost difference above $500 (although it’s expected that the subsidy will cover the entire cost of some of the immobilisers available)
The key has officially been turned on the highly anticipated Engine Immobiliser Trial, with Immobiliser installers invited to register as approved providers.
We know secondary engine immobilisers add an extra level of protection for car owners and will help police in the fight against property crime.
The initiative is set to provide vehicle owners in Mt Isa, Cairns and Townsville with an additional option to increase the security of their vehicles at a subsidised cost.
There will be a further announcement next week about how and when members of the community can apply for a voucher as part of the trial.
Up to 20,000 engine immobilisers are expected to be installed across the trial areas, with 9,000 subsidy vouchers available in Townsville, 8,000 in Cairns and 900 in Mt Isa.
A further 2,100 vouchers will be reserved for distribution to people across the three trial areas identified by police as individuals who would benefit from the installation of an immobiliser device (for example a pensioner who was unaware of the availability of the technology).
Quotes attributable to Police Minister Mark Ryan:
“Owning a vehicle is a significant financial investment and engine immobilisers add an extra level of protection for vehicle owners.
“The aim is to reduce crimes associated with car theft and increase security and safety among Queensland communities, including enhancing community confidence.”
Quotes attributable to member for Mundingburra Les Walker:
“This will provide another crime preventative tool to the community and I’d urge businesses and residents to take part.
“Community safety must come first and as a government we continue to look at innovative ways to do that.”
Assistant Commissioner Christopher Stream quote:
Acting Assistant Commissioner Chris Stream says the Queensland Police Service is actively encouraging the community to take advantage of this crime prevention strategy.
“It is hoped this subsidy will help more residents be able to install these immobilisers on their vehicles, to stop them from falling victim to car thefts.”
“Technology like this can make a real difference to the safety and security of everyone.”
Engine Immobiliser installers across Queensland who wish to be part of the subsidy trial are invited to register by visiting from today (August 2) and following the prompts.
