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Protect Your Plates????

The number one item stolen from vehicles in Victoria is Number Plates. Get your plates protected today!

The number one item stolen from vehicles in Victoria is Number Plates.  Stolen plates are then affixed to stolen cars, which are used to commit a wide range of crimes - ram raids, petrol theft, burglaries, hoon driving and so on.

As well as ‘fuelling’ more crime, having your plates stolen is inconvenient and entails notifying the police, notifying VicRoads, and buying new plates - plus you will likely receive fines for speeding and failing to pay tolls.

Fortunately, there is something we can do about it.  Fitting tamper-proof/one-way screws to your number plates will make it difficult for crooks to steal them.

Where to get your One Way Screws?

Watch out for Safe Plate events run here or phone us 8335 6002

There are a variety of different size screws for different plates. And there can sometimes be a difference between the front and back plates.  

Find out what size screws you need for your car⬇️

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Please note: Cars that take size M6 can also be interchanged with size 12G for a stronger grip.

How to fit the screws?

One-way screws can be fitted with a Phillips Head screwdriver.  

How to remove the plates?

Plates can be removed with the special One Way Screws Removal Tool that you can borrow from some police stations, VicRoads Centre, or some Neighbourhood Watch groups

For further information, email engagement@nhw.com.au or call 03 8335 6002

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For all emergencies and immediate Police assistance
Call: 000
To report non-urgent crimes or events 24 hours a day
Call: 131 444
To report information about a crime contact Crime Stoppers on
1800 333 000

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