RARITAN TOWNSHIP, NJ (Hunterdon County) – Raritan Township Police Department will give away free steering wheel locks to drivers of frequently stolen vehicles.
More than 114,000 Kias and Hyundais were stolen nationwide last year, an increase of 95% from 2021.
Police departments around the country are offering a hardware fix: free steering wheel locks. Law enforcement agencies attribute the jump to a TikTok challenge that shows how certain models can be easily hot -wired using just a USB cord. As the videos go viral, the carmakers and law enforcement agencies are working hard to combat the thefts.
In response to the increasing number of vehicle thefts in New Jersey, the Raritan Township Police Department joined the anti-theft program by Kia and Hyundai, and was granted steering wheel locks for the below listed years and models of vehicles.
If your vehicle qualifies, you can obtain a free steering wheel lock from the Raritan Township Police Department Headquarters, located at 2 Municipal Drive, in Flemington.
Requirements: You must be a Raritan Township resident, present a valid Identification, and proof of ownership of an affected Kia or Hyundai vehicle.
The locks will be available Monday-Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
Vehicles that qualify:
Hyundai
- 2011-2022 Accent
- 2011-2022 Etlantra
- 2013-2017 Elantra GT
- 2013-2014 Elantra Coupe
- 2011-2012 Elantra Touring
- 2011-2014 Genesis Coupe
- 2018-2022 Kona
- 2020-21021 Palisade
- 2011-2012, 2019-2022 Santa Fe
- 2013-2018; 2019 Santa Fe; Santa Fe XL
- 2013-2011 Santa Fe Sport
- 2011-2019 Sonata
- 2011-2022 Tucson
- 2012-2017, 2019-2021 Veloster
- 2020-2021 Venue
- 2011-2012 Veracruz
Kia
- 2011-2021 Forte
- 2021-2022 K5
- 2011-2020 Optima
- 2011-2021 Rio
- 2011-2021 Sedona
- 2021-2022 Seltos
- 2010-2022 Soul
- 2011-2022 Sorento
- 2011-2022 Sportage
