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Safety Tips |
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 Carjacking Tips
Carjacking of parked
vehicles depends on the car owner being inattentive to their
surroundings. Carjackers, like street robbers, prefer the element of
surprise. Most victims say they never saw the carjacker until they
appeared at their car door. To reduce your risk of being carjacked,
we have listed some common sense steps below:
- Always
park in well-lighted areas, if you plan to arrive/leave after
dark.
- Don't park
in isolated or visually obstructed areas near walls or heavy
foliage.
- Use valet
parking or an attended garage, if you're a woman driving alone.
- As you
walk to your car be alert to suspicious persons sitting in cars.
- Ask for a
security escort if you are alone at a shopping center
- Watch out
for young males loitering in the area (handing out flyers, etc).
- If someone
tries to approach, change direction or run to a busy store.
- Follow
your instincts if they tell you to walk/run away to a busy
place.
- As you
approach your vehicle, look under, around, and inside your car.
- If safe,
open the door, enter quickly, and lock the doors
- Don't be a
target by turning your back while loading packages into the car.
- Make it
your habit to always start your car and drive away immediately.
- Teach and
practice with your children to enter and exit the car quickly.
- In the
city, always drive with your car doors locked and windows rolled
up.
- When
stopped in traffic, leave room to maneuver and escape, if
necessary.
- If you are
bumped in traffic by young males be suspicious of the accident.
- Wave to
follow, and drive to a gas station or busy place before getting
out.
- If you are
ever confronted by an armed carjacker don't resist.
- Give up
your keys or money if demanded without resistance.
- Don't
argue, fight or chase the robber. You can be seriously injured
if you are not in immediate life threatening danger.
- Never
agree to be kidnapped. Drop the cars keys and run and scream for
help.
- If you are
forced to drive, consider crashing your car near a busy
intersection so bystanders can come to your aid and call the
police.
- Call the
police immediately to report the crime and provide detailed
information.
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