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Ways To Avoid Being A Victim Of Crime When Parking Your Car

In our fast paced modern living we probablydwellings; they should be outfitted with
don't give the practice of parking our carssturdy gates and should never be located near
as much thought as we should. As a society,alleyways.
we need to practice common sense when we park
our cars, as we should do in other areas ofOpen car parking areas should be small and
our  behavior.within view of dwellings. Visitors' car
parking areas should be clearly identifiable,
There are two categories of crimes involvingwell  lit,  and  also visible from dwellings.
the action of parking a car. One is property
crime and the second is crime against aRape,  Assault,  Robbery:
person. Below is a description of some
crimes in both categories associated withPoorly planned parking areas increase the
parking cars. There are also recommendationsrisk of physical assault and robbery against
of actions we can take to lessen the chancesthe  car  owner  and  to  the  public.
that we become victims of crime and a
statistic.To make car-parking sites safer to the car
owners and drivers, planners should provide
Theft  and  Vandalism:direct access from parking areas to the
entrance  of  dwellings.
The rate of theft or vandalism to cars
increases in poorly thought out parkingCar parking sites should be no further than
designs or arrangements. Seclusion and60 meters from dwellings, and the path should
darkness are the best friends of auto thievesbe well lit and free from shrubbery.
and  vandals.Shrubbery that blocks the view is a
criminal's  best  friend.
Wherever possible, make available to each
dwelling its own locked garage within theIf it is desirable to limit access to
property boundaries. Locked garages outsidedwellings, make sure access via car parking
the boundaries or well-lit and visible commonsites  is  monitored  as  well.
car  parking  areas are the next best things.
In high-crime areas, advanced technological
Where private garages are not feasible,surveillance methods [CCTV, voice alarms,
carport or driveway parking is preferable toinfrared, etc.] may be needed in car parking
grouped  parking  away  from  dwellings.areas. For example, an infrared unit is
available which detects the presence of
As a rule, it is recommended that you avoidintruders [but not cats and dogs] by body
underground or multi-story parking garages,heat, and automatically switches on all
as they are breeding grounds for vandalismlights in the car parking area and turns them
and crime. If they already exist, limitingoff  after  15  to  20  minutes  has  passed.
access points and providing them with sturdy
locked gates could help minimize risk. OnThere are very few areas of our existence
the other hand, each resident could bethat cannot be made safer just by applying
provided with a lockable garage in their ownsome common sense and following precautionary
space, with robust vandal proof metal doors,guidelines.
garages within garages, so to speak. Or
users can be provided with a secure lock or aMake safety and self defense your first
plastic keycard, which operates electronicpriority today. Take the time to go over
doors  or  gates.these guidelines with all your family and set
a good example. Remember, thoughts and
Grouped car parking areas should be avoidedintentions are great but nothing is done
in high-crime areas. If they can't beunless you take action. Don't hesitate. Do
avoided, they should be within view of someit.



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