CATALYTIC CONVERTER CRACKDOWN: The Redondo Beach City Council approved a new ordinance with a steep fine and possible jail time for anyone caught with a stolen catalytic converter.
A new ordinance was approved Tuesday by the Redondo Beach City Council makes it unlawful to possess a catalytic converter that's not attached to a vehicle without valid proof that the holder owns the part. Anyone found to be in violation of the ordinance is subject to a fine of $1,000 or jail time up to 12 months.City officials say the ordinance is the latest step they've taken to crack down on catalytic converter thefts.
Catalytic converters are part of the emissions systems of gas-powered vehicles. But because they contain precious metals that have risen in price, thefts have skyrocketed, particularly during the pandemic. Thieves can sell a catalytic converter from a standard vehicle for $300, but the price jumps to $1,400 for a part stolen from a hybrid vehicle, while vehicle owners are forced to pay as much as $3,000 out of pocket to repair their vehicles after such a theft.First published on June 10, 2022 / 12:22 PMCreate your free account or log inPlease enter valid email address to continue
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