Safety tips for motorists
Motorists, keep these tips in mind to stay safe while driving.
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WHILE the New Year has only just begun, crime continues to be rife in society with robberies and hijackings a worrying concern for the SAPS.
Tips to remember:
* Keep all doors locked while driving.
* Do not keep valuables such as handbags or cellphones on the passenger seat.
* Do not pick up hitch-hikers. Not even people dressed as school.children. Take no risks.
* Remember that some beggars can be criminals looking for opportunities to commit crime.
* Beware of car car remote jamming. Check to make sure the doors are locked.
* Make sure you know how to change a flat tyre on your own and make minor repairs.
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