I. HOW OFFENCES ARE COMMITTED:
Ø Tampering with the doors and windows of the Car
Ø Tampering with the handle lock or the key hole in the case of motorcycle
Ø Smashing the windows or windscreen
Ø Using an ignition key of another vehicle
Ø Using a piece of metal strip or tools to force open car doors.
Ø Tampering with the electrical ignition mechanisms of the Car or motorcycle.
II. PREVENTIVE MEASURES:
- Never leave the vehicle in an unlocked position even if it is for a brief period.
- Never leave the keys in the ignition switch
- Ensure by checking that you have locked all the doors of the car properly before leaving the parking lot. Same with a motor cycle.
- Park the vehicle in a well lit area
- Don’t leave valuables such as laptops, mobile phones, briefcase, hand bags, cash cards etc. inside the vehicle
- Engrave vehicle registration number of the windscreen
- As far as possible avoid parking your vehicle outside the garage or on the road during night hours.
The following devices are recommended to enhance the security of your vehicle.
| Car and Other Four Wheelers | Motor Cycle |
| Steering wheel lock | Front wheel safety lock |
| Clutch lock | Cable lock |
| Brake lock | Disc or sprocket lock |
| Gear lock | Shackle lock |
| Anti-Theft Alarm System |
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