The national lockdown in South Africa is in full force. Entering its third week, the Sandton Police Station has provided some tips for commercial vehicles operating.
Spokesperson for the station Captain Granville Meyer said that these are an important part of daily work for business.
He gave five steps to follow to keep your vehicle secure:
- Lock all doors and close windows every time your vehicle is unattended, however briefly.
- Always remove the ignition keys and never leave your vehicle unattended with the engine running.
- Always keep your vehicle keys in a safe place, out of sight and away from windows and doors.
- Consider fitting number plate security screws.
- Fit your wheels with lockable wheel nuts. You can also protect the spare wheel from being stolen by fitting a spare wheel guard.
- He added that securing the contents of your commercial vehicle is also important:
- Keep expensive equipment in a storage box that is fixed to the floor of the van
- Use notices that say no valuable items are stored in the van overnight
- Mark all items with a visible marking system
- Take all your belongings with you when you leave your vehicle. If you are unable to do this do not leave your items on display
- All vehicle equipment, whether you can remove it or not, should be permanently marked, in a visible place, with the vehicle registration number
Lastly, he warned people not to park in isolated areas to do paperwork or take a meal break.
