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Vehicle Security Tips

June 10, 2022 | Saurabh Panwar

Vehicle Security consists of three problems.

  1. The theft of vehicles
  2. The theft from within vehicles
  3. The theft of the component parts and accessories from vehicles

HELP THE POLICE TO HELP YOU

The problem of theft of and from motor vehicles is of concern to us in the force and should be to you motor vehicle owners. The police need your help and co-operation in beating the criminal. You can reduce the chances of having your vehicle stolen or broken into by following this advice.

How We can tackle these problems

  • Always remove the ignition key, even if leaving your vehicle unattended for a short while.
  • Close the windows, lock the doors and pocket the keys.
  • Remove all valuable items from the vehicle. If not possible place them in the trunk out of sight.
  • Always park where the vehicle can be seen. During hours of darkness, park your vehicle in a well-lighted area.
  • Never hide a spare key under the sunvisor…….thieves know where to look.
  • Fit the vehicle with an alarm system or immobiliser.
  • Whenever you leave your vehicle, make sure the steering lock is engaged.
  • Avoid parking too close to walls and high hedges, which criminals can hide behind.

What to do if your vehicle is stolen

  • Notify the police department immediately.

Provide the police with the following information:

  • Where the incident happened.
  • Vehicle licence number.
  • Vehicle identification number.
  • Make and colour of vehicle.
  • Don’t forget personal identification points such as dents, scratches, etc.
  • Notify your insurance agent/company.

LOCK IT or LOSE IT

A lot of bicycles get stolen every year. Thieves like them because they are easy to sell. This information tells you how to stop someone taking your bicycle for a ride.


LOCK IT

  • Always lock your bicycle when you leave it, even if you are just popping into a shop for a minute.
  • When at home, lock your bicycle in a secure place.
  • A good chain and lock would suffice but it is better to fit a steel D-shaped shackle lock.
  • Whenever possible, you should lock your bicle to something solid like an utility pole or railings.
  • If your wheels come off easily, remove the front wheel and lock it to the frame and back wheel, using a second lock if possible

The police recover a number of bicycles every year, but most of them have to be auctioned simply because there’s no way of knowing who the owners are. So have your bicycle marked by the police. This will help the police get it back to you if they find it.