CESAR Scheme

Since 2007 identification of stolen plant has been made easier thanks to the UK's Official Construction Equipment Security and Registration Scheme - CESAR. Plant and agricultural machinery theft continues to be a serious issue for the construction and agricultural industry and its insurers. To combat the threat from opportunistic and organised criminals alike the construction and agricultural industries united behind one official equipment security and registration scheme - CESAR. Combining state of the art identification technologies, delivered through our delivery partner Datatag ID Ltd, with a low one-off installation cost and registration on a secure database accessible through an accredited and dedicated 24/7 UK based secure contact centre, the scheme has had significant success in deterring theft and aiding recovery. The overt triangular CESAR registration plate has become the industry standard identification mark with support from local authorities, leading contractors, the farming community, the police, insurers and hire and finance companies. The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) own the scheme and the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) fully support it along with other stakeholders including: Leading equipment manufacturers, importers and dealers The UK Home Office The Police (NPCC) Plant Hire Companies Trade Associations Major Insurers Asset Finance Companies