How
It Can Happen
 Tampering with the doors and windows of the car.
Tampering with the keyhole.
Smashing the windows or windscreen.
Using an ignition key of another vehicle.
Using a piece of metal strip or tools to force open car doors.
Preventive
Measures
Park
the vehicle in a well lit area.
Do not leave keys in the ignition switch.
Do not leave valuables such as laptop, mobile phone, cash cards, briefcase or handbag inside the vehicle.
Remove your cash card from the In-Vehicle Unit (IU).
Secure windows and doors of vehicle at all times.
Engrave vehicle registration number on the windscreens.
The
following devices are recommended to enhance the security
of your vehicle:
| Motor
Car, Van & Lorry |
Motor
Cycle |
|
Steering wheel lock |
Front wheel safety lock |
|
Clutch lock |
Cable
lock |
|
Brake lock |
Disc
or Sprocket lock |
|
Gear lock |
Shackle
lock |
|
Anti theft alarm system |
|
Punishment
A person convicted of motor vehicle theft is liable
to:
a
jail term of not less than 1 year and not more than 7 years;
a fine;
and
disqualifed
from holding or obtaining a driving licence for a period of
not less than 3 years from the date of release from imprisonment.
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