To help combat motor vehicle theft the SAPS have compiled a list of safety tips for the community to take into account when they are parking their vehicles:
• Avoid parking your motor vehicle where there are no security officers guarding other cars.
• Do not leave your firearm in the motor vehicle’s glove compartment or anywhere in the vehicle when you park the vehicle (this is against the law).
• Make sure that all the doors and windows are properly locked when you park your vehicle.
• Valuable items like a laptop and camera should be put in the boot of your vehicle if left in the vehicle while parked.
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• At night, park in well-lit areas.
• If in doubt about the safety of an area, phone a police station for advice.
• Practice the same prevention skills you apply in parking lots or garages at home.
• Do not leave your keys in the ignition.
• Try to fit an alarm and/or anti-theft device in your car.
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