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SAPS to use Microdot Technology to identify stolen vehicles

Written on April 11th, 2010 by admin
Categories: Car Insurance Crime, General Information

During early 2010, SAPS National Head Office instructed all Vehicle Identification sections in the country to officially use microdot technology as a way to identify stolen and recovered motor vehicles. The technology will most certainly enhance the SAPS ability to identify stolen vehicles because it is so easy to use and is also incorruptible.

Datadot Technology, an associate member of the SAICB, and market leader in the microdot industry in SA, reports that their database on vehicles exceeds the half a million mark by far and more than 10 000 new vehicles are added to the list monthly. More than 11 000 police officials have been trained and equipped to use Datadot Technology in SA. SAPS also ordered 1116 Datadot police kits for the exhibit room of every police station in SA.

It is noted that SAPS, BACSA and the Dept of Transport are busy preparing legislation on microdot technology for motor vehicles, which will be published later this year. Microdot technology has been included in the new Second Hand Goods Act. Regulations are currently being drawn up by the state legal advisors to regulate the movement of second hand goods. This is the area where stolen goods are re-introduced into the market. To address serious crime in this country, the market for those goods needs serious attention.

Microdot technology offers an inclusive solution to all serious crime in SA, but especially with house robberies, business robberies and vehicle robberies. Vehicles and property fitted with microdots are less desirable for thieves and those who receive stolen property.

The more than 12 000 stolen / recovered but unidentified vehicles that SAPS destroys annually, at a loss of R1.2 Billion to the economy and insurers, could be reduced drastically if microdot technology is accepted by all stakeholders like banks, insurers and vehicle manufacturers. Many car insurers already acknowledge the relevance of microdot technology and offer discounted premiums.

We would like to advise that you contact your insurer to find out if your car insurance premium is or will be reduced through the use of this technology.

[A word of appreciation to the SAICB and Dekker Ban Wyk from Datadot for this contribution. For further information contact him at: dekker@datadot.co.za ]

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DataDot, a few dots of technology could save on car insurance premiums

Written on July 29th, 2009 by admin
Categories: Cheaper car insurance

Are you aware of the benefits of Data Dot technology in terms of insurance and security for your car, bike or boat?

DataDot

Data Dot technology is a passive anti-theft security system which is supported by insurers and is applied as spray film invisible to the eye over the entire vehicle. This technology can be described as a simple and effective theft deterrent system. Based on the reliable identification of key component parts of the vehicle, the vehicle is of reduced value to a professional thief. The thief is only interested in vehicles where they can easily change their identity or strip for parts.

What is this technology?

The spray contains millions of dots, each smaller than a grain of sand, which are etched by laser with a unique alpha-numeric code (which can be fully customised). This code can only be read with a special scanner that utilises a strong UV magnifier to read the code.

What are the benefit in terms of vehicle theft and insurance premiums?

Should your vehicle become a victim of theft, any parts identified with Data Dots are then traced back to the owner, hopefully leaving a trail of breadcrumbs for authorities to find and identify thieves in the process. The Dots are a permanent identification solution for your vehicle and the attractive warning labels clearly mark your vehicle as being “Too Hot To Handle”.
VESA, a non-profit organisation that regulates the vehicle security industry, endorses the product as it is having a positive impact on the return of recovered stolen vehicles. The SAIA (South African Insurance Association) also certifies this technology. The technology therefore also poses a cost saving benefit from an insurance premium perspective.
Each individual client /vehicle owner is evaluated on their own merits when it comes to insurance risk. Your broker or insurance underwriters will need to establish your individual rate and whether there might be a reduction based on your overall risk profile. The South African Insurance Association certifies the Data Dot technology and is fully aware of the benefits.
Most insurers will provide the vehicle owner of a vehicle equipped with Data Dot technology a discount on the vehicle insurance premium. In tough economic times with so much vehicle theft taking place – it might be important to benefit from technology offering the opportunity to save on insurance expenses!