Cheshire as a county has a lot of roads running through it and
we spend a great deal of time on the road. You will be familiar
with basic safety rules like wearing a seatbelt at all times,
stopping distances etc but there are measures you can take to
ensure that you are safer in your car.
- Let somebody know where you are going and what time you are
planning on returning so they can raise an alert should anything
happen.
- Keep personal belongings like bags out of sight and the doors
locked at all times.
- Park in well lit areas or designated car parks, don't take
unneccessary risks by parking in secluded areas as there is more of
a chance that your car may be broken into.
- On approaching your car have your keys ready so as you can get
into the car quickly and lock the doors, most car crime is
opportunistic so being prepared reduces the risk of becoming a
victim.
- Do not pick up hitch hikers or offer any strangers a lift.
- If you are using a sat nav make sure when you have parked that
it is out of sight and clean any marks off the window where the
sucker has been.