•
Keep
your car in good running condition. Make sure there’s
enough gas
to get where you’re going and back.
• Have your keys ready before getting into your vehicle.
Lock the doors
immediately upon entering your vehicle.
•
Always roll up the
windows and lock car doors, even if you’re coming
right back. Check inside and out before getting inside.
•
Avoid parking in isolated
areas. Be especially alert in parking lots and underground
parking garages. Park in well lit areas.
• If you think someone
is following you home. Drive to the nearest police
or fire station, gas station, or other open business
to get help.
• If your vehicle breaks
down, call for help on the cell phone, lock all
windows and doors on the vehicle and don’t
open the vehicle for anyone
until help arrives.
•
Never leave your credit
cards or other important papers in the glove department.
Never leave any objects in plain view. Lock all
valuables
in the trunk.
• Do not mark your key
chain with your name, address, and license
number. Lost keys can lead a thief to your car or
home.
• Do not leave your house and car keys together with
an attendant at a public
parking lot. Your house key can be quickly duplicated and your address
obtained from your plate number.
•
Use the “Club” or other auto theft prevention tools.
• Never pick up hitchhikers.
