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Just happened to bump in to this very useful "Auto-theft programme" on DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, Delhi, India and thought of sharing it here.
PREVENT AUTO THEFT
To a thief, there's nothing like a car. The car and most especially its components, are items in steady demand.
The owner or authorized driver of a car should not leave the vehicle unattended without locking the ignition and removing the key. A significant number of automobiles are stolen because drivers fail to remove ignition keys.
ESTABLISH GROUND RULES
AUTO THEFT SECURITY DEVICES
In order to secure your car several devices may be installed to deter or prevent theft of the car or any of its parts or contents. Anti-theft devices, expensive or not, are going to deter the inexperienced theft. The installation of anti-theft devices would provide obstacles to even the experienced thief by increasing the thieft's exposure to arrest.
Proper maintenance of your vehicle will prevent routine breakdowns thereby avoiding vulnerable situations.
Check the following items on a routine basis:
Other useful links:
Search for Stolen Vehicles:
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, Delhi, India
Check for Stolen Vehicle - Lost Vehicle Database - CID, West Bengal, India
Stolen Vehicle Tracker
Welcome to MPD, INDIA !!!
Zonal Integrated Police Network (zipnet.in)
Things to do when your vehicle is stolen
http://www.drivespark.com/how-to/things-to-do-vehicle-theft-
004636.html#slide143805
Please continue sharing useful information here on this very important topic of vehicle theft.
PREVENT AUTO THEFT
To a thief, there's nothing like a car. The car and most especially its components, are items in steady demand.
The owner or authorized driver of a car should not leave the vehicle unattended without locking the ignition and removing the key. A significant number of automobiles are stolen because drivers fail to remove ignition keys.
ESTABLISH GROUND RULES
- All members of the family should know how to protect the car against theft. Licenses, registration cards or other identifying papers that a thief could misuse should never be left in the car.
- Keys should be carefully guarded. If the keys have punch-out numbers these should be removed and kept at home for reference in case of loss.
- Park in a well-lighted area
- Close all windows, lock all doors
- Activate any theft deterrent device you may have
- Put packages or valuable out of sight: Tape and cassette decks and other expensive items in full view invite theft.
- Do not keep license, registration or title in car. If left in car, thieves can use these documents to sell your car if stolen, or to impersonate you when they are challenged by police. Owners who indiscriminately leave keys, registrations and other identifiable material in their vehicles may return to their residence only to find that they are the victims of a burglary.
- If you have a garage, use it. Lock both the vehicle and the garage.
- Identification of stolen vehicles after they have been recovered continues to plague car owners, police and auto insurers.
- Etch the Vehicle Registration Number in several hard-to-find spots, using an engraving tool.
- If your car is stolen, the police will need specific information to identify the car, parts and accessories. Take the time to record detailed information.
- If a car thief replaces your license plates, alters the vehicle identification number or repaints the car, other points of identification will be available.
AUTO THEFT SECURITY DEVICES
In order to secure your car several devices may be installed to deter or prevent theft of the car or any of its parts or contents. Anti-theft devices, expensive or not, are going to deter the inexperienced theft. The installation of anti-theft devices would provide obstacles to even the experienced thief by increasing the thieft's exposure to arrest.
- IGNITION CUT-OFF: A key-operated or hidden manual switch that interrupts the power supply from the battery to the ignition.
- FUEL CUT-OFF: Integrated into the fuel line, this device prevents the flow of gasoline once the fuel in the gas line is used. Only a special key deactivates the cut-off.
- IGNITION COLUMN GUARD: This security device can provide protection to the ignition starting system. The device fits around the steering column and over the ignition starting system.
- DOOR LOCKS: Visible inside door lock buttons should be smooth and tapered.
- ANTI-THEFT STEERING WHEEL LOCK: Locks on and prevents steering wheel from turning. Its high visibility deters theft.
- TRUNK LOCK: As an auxiliary or secondary locking device, a heavy duty chain lock may be installed inside the trunk and is key-operated.
Proper maintenance of your vehicle will prevent routine breakdowns thereby avoiding vulnerable situations.
Check the following items on a routine basis:
- Tire pressure and wear
- Oil and brake fluid levels
- Battery fluid
- Radiator water level
- Screwdriver
- Pliers
- Jack/Spare tire
- Battery jumper cables and procedure for boosting
- Auto insurance card
- First Aid Kit and Blanket
- Report theft to police.
Other useful links:
Search for Stolen Vehicles:
DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, Delhi, India
Check for Stolen Vehicle - Lost Vehicle Database - CID, West Bengal, India
Stolen Vehicle Tracker
Welcome to MPD, INDIA !!!
Zonal Integrated Police Network (zipnet.in)
Things to do when your vehicle is stolen
http://www.drivespark.com/how-to/things-to-do-vehicle-theft-
004636.html#slide143805
Please continue sharing useful information here on this very important topic of vehicle theft.
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