Automobile Security

from Clayton's Personal Security Handbook

• The use or purchase of an armored automobile is expensive and in some areas is necessary.
• Defensive driving training can be useful if you live and commute in a dangerous area.
• Remember that a flashy and expensive car increases your risk of becoming a target of crime.
• It is safer to close windows and lock doors while driving.
• Always close and lock your vehicle when parked.
• Never carry valuable items where they can be seen from outside the vehicle.  Place packages in the trunk and purses under your feet and out of sight.
• Install an alarm system in the car; make sure it has a “panic button” that you can activate.
• Keep the fuel tank full or near full, and make sure the tank is lockable.
• To avoid being trapped, always allow space in front of your vehicle while moving, at a signal and when parked.