MPTC MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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Reasons for car theft - correct answer *joy riding
*carjacking
*fraud
*chop-shops
*re-tagging
*part stripping
Carjacking - correct answer *most occur on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays between
8-11pm where 25% occur in December
*attack the victim when the car is stationary and have limited escape opportunities
Re-tagging - correct answer *disguising the identity of a stolen vehicle by replacing the
VIN with one that is not associated with an active theft record
VIN locations - correct answer *driver side windshield dash
*driver side door or door jam (on the Federal Safety Certification Legal and NHTSA tire
pressure labels)
*up to 14 locations on most passenger vehicles
*17 component parts for high theft motor vehicles
*confidential locations only available to law enforcement
MA Assigned VIN - correct answer *if a VIN is removed or missing from a motor vehicle
registered in MA
*the RMV will assign and affix a unique number
FCL label - correct answer Made of Mylar plastic and affixed to the driver's side for jamb
*VIN
*year
*make
*model
*vehicle weight
*emissions control info
NHTSA label locations - correct answer *left front fender
*front bumper
*right front fender
*hood
*left door
*right door
*rear doors
*left rear quarter
*right rear quarter
*trunk lid
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