Crime Prevention : Safety Tips

In your Vehicle

• Follow the applicable general tips.
   
• Your personal safety in a vehicle is strongly dependent on you.
   
• Plan your route in advance.
   
• Keep route maps in your vehicle.
   
• Ensure that you have sufficient fuel and that your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition.
   
• Fasten your seatbelt, lock your doors and never leave your windows open more than 5cm.
   
• Avoid displaying valuables openly in the vehicle. Lock such items in the boot of the vehicle.
   
• Be alert at traffic lights and stop streets. Leave enough space in case you have to manouevre out in an emergency.
   
• If you are bumped softly from behind and you feel uncomfortable with the individuals involved, proceed to the nearest police station.
   
• Never pick up strangers.
   
• Never entertain the advance of street beggars and sex workers.
   
• It is illegal to use your cellphone while driving - use a “hands-free kit”.
   
• At night park in well-lit areas. When returning to your vehicle have your keys ready to unlock the car.
   
• If you are lost and are concerned about the safety of the area you are in, phone 10 111, 082 9111 or 112 on your cellphone. (All 24 - hour numbers).

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