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Be Aware!
Unsuspecting motorists are terrorized by violent criminals who steal their vehicles, usually at gunpoint, and speed away.
Don't be a victim!
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Protect yourself and your vehicle
 Driving
- Keep your doors locked. Close windows, if possible
- Drive with a companion
- Plan your route before your trip
- Travel by freeway or well-lighted, frequently-used surface streets
- When you stop your vehicle in traffic, leave enough room to see the tires of the vehicle ahead. The extra space allows maneuverability for escape
Parking
- Select well-lighted areas
- Use a commercial garage that employs attendants
- Take a quick look at your surroundings before you get in or out of your vehicle
- Have your vehicle keys in hand and be ready to unlock and enter your vehicle promptly
- Prior to entering your vehicle, quickly scan the interior to ensure everything is in order
- Once inside, lock all doors
- Stay away from your vehicle if you see someone loitering nearby
If Your Vehicle is "Bumped"
- Don't stop or get out if you suspect the incident was deliberate
- Signal the other driver to follow; then drive to a secure, reasonable location (such as a police station), to exchange information
Face to Face With a Carjacker
- Don't resist the theft - your life is worth more than your vehicle
- Do whatever is necessary to avoid being forced to accompany the carjacker
Infants Taken During Carjackings
- Carjackers are usually unaware the vehicle contains a child in a safety seat
- Most offenders abandon the vehicle soon with the baby unharmed
CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROL - Office of Public Affairs / Graphic Services Unit
CHP 981 (6/2000)
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