Vehicle Security
There are many simple, common sense measures you can take to ensure you're not a victim of vehicle crime:
- Park your car where it can be seen by passers-by and at night in a well-lit area.
- Never, even for a moment, leave your keys in the ignition or leave any of the doors unlocked. It takes a matter of seconds for an opportunist thief to rifle your vehicle for valuables or drive it away.
- Always activate your steering lock even in your own drive or garage.
- Always check that all the windows and sunroof are fully closed, as even the smallest opening will aid the thief.
- If you must leave valuables in your vehicle don't leave them in view; conceal them, lock them in the glovebox, or better still in the boot.
- If you have a removable radio/cassette, lock that in the boot.
- Never leave luggage unattended on the roofrack.
- Don't leave documents which may aid the thief, such as your driving licence, MOT and insurance certificate, in your vehicle.
- Thieves steal wheels, especially expensive alloy ones, valuable parts and even siphon off fuel. So fit locking wheel nuts and lock your fuel filler cap.
- Look for the 'Secured Car Parks' logo when seeking a parking place.
Safer Parking Scheme
Car parks under the police approved Safer Parking Scheme display the official Park Mark™ sign. Visit the Park Mark website for more details:
