Immobilizers To Be Made Mandatory In Canada

Autoblog is reporting that as of September of this year, new vehicles in Canada will have to be outfitted with anti-theft immobilizers, to be mandated by Transport Canada. The device will arm as soon as the ignition is switched off, to prevent anyone from starting it back up again without the original keys. As soon as the car is turned off and key removed, it cuts the starter, ignition and fuel. Personally, I think this is a good idea.. anything that will decrease the amount of car theft is a good thing. Why it has to be mandated by a government agency is beyond me though.

As of September 1st, all new cars, vans, light trucks and SUVs sold in Canada will have to be fitted with anti-theft electronic immobilizers as mandated by Transport Canada. Most carmakers have announced plans to equip their 2008 model vehicles in Canada with immobilizers as standard equipment, and the move has been widely applauded by Insurance Bureau of Canada as it will undoubtedly reduce vehicle thefts.

Source: Autoblog