Picture this: You go shopping and find a car park.
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You drive into the car park and get out of your car. You are only going to the shop for a minute so you leave the keys in the car and the door unlocked.
You go to the shop for a couple of minutes and then return to the car. Imagine your surprise when it is not there.
“How does this happen?” you ask.
I can tell you how it happens, it happened because people do not think about the security of their vehicles.
This scenario has played out a number of times in the past couple of weeks. I have mentioned many times in the previous 150 or so “On the Beat” episodes about the importance of vehicle security.
It may be the case that the not “On the Beat” readers are the culprits.
I call upon all on the beat readers (yes all seven of you) to rise up and tell 10 friends about the importance of vehicle security every day for a week.
Ask your friends to tell 10 of their friends (but not you because you already know about it because you told them).
Everyone in New South Wales would know about vehicle security in a matter of weeks.
The Road Rules 2014 states;
If the driver will be over three metres from the closest part of the vehicle and there is no-one left in the vehicle, the driver must:
- If the windows of the vehicle can be secured—secure the windows immediately before leaving the vehicle, and
- If the doors of the vehicle can be locked—lock the doors immediately after leaving the vehicle.
Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units. (Penalty unit is $110)
Please look up on the google net and read section/clause 213 of this act for further information.
Well done to the beach buffs, stealings seem to have dwindled down there at the moment.
Stay vigilant and leave unnecessary items at home.
As always, in case of emergency, call (000)
Non Emergencies contact Police Link on 131444 or your local Police
To provide anonymous information call crime stoppers on 1800 333 000
Domestic and Family Violence Info visit www.police.nsw.gov.au
Shoalhaven Domestic Violence Officers: 4421 9666 or 4421 9665.
Email shoaldvlo@police.nsw.gov.au
Don’t forget. Cops are tops.