Since 1984 the federal government has passed numerous laws aimed at curbing motor vehicle theft. They have also had many key provisions within these laws. Discuss a minimum of four provisions as noted by the author

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What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Making it a federal offense to carjack a vehicle; to own, operate, maintain, or control a chop shop; to alter or remove motor vehicle identification numbers; to deal in stolen marked parts; to conduct interstate trafficking of stolen vehicles and parts (made illegal under federal RICO racketeering statutes); and to counterfeit or forge motor vehicle title certificates; requiring state DMVs to check VINs of out-of-state cars before issuing titles to new owners, and requiring auto recyclers and repair shops that sell or install used parts to check VINs against the FBI's stolen-car database; requiring manufacturers of certain high-theft passenger cars to put the identification numbers (i.e., VIN numbers) on the engine, the transmission, and 12 major body parts; allowing for the seizure and forfeiture of vehicles or components with falsified or removed identification numbers; requiring that exporters of used motor vehicles submit a proof of ownership containing the vehicle's identification number to the customs and border officials before exporting the vehicle; upgrading state motor-vehicle department databases containing title information, enabling federal and state law enforcement officials to rapidly determine whether a motor vehicle is stolen; providing immunity for persons furnishing knowledge to police about auto theft law violators.