Safe Parking Guide
1. Choosing a Spot: "Bright – Within the Lines – Visible to Cameras"
Avoid blind spots: Do not park behind large pillars or in dark corners, as these are blind spots thieves prefer for committing crimes.
Park properly within the lines: Do not park over the lines to reduce the risk of neighboring cars hitting your car with their doors or scraping it while reversing.
Look for CCTV cameras: Park within the camera's radius or in zones frequently patrolled by security guards.
2. Valuables: "Keep Hidden – Don't Attract Attention"
Every bag is a target: Thieves don't know if there are valuables inside; just leaving a bag visible risks a smashed window for nothing.
Store items "before" arriving: Move important belongings to the trunk before entering the parking lot to prevent lurkers from watching you hide them.
Clear the traces: Put away all charging cables and window suction cups. Don't leave clues that let thieves guess you've hidden something in the glove compartment.
3. Double Parking: "Neutral Gear – Straight Wheels"
Always shift to Neutral (N): Never shift to Park (P) or engage the handbrake. This ensures the car can be pushed and won't block others.
Straighten the wheels: Very important! When others push your car, it won't veer off and scrape against adjacent vehicles.
Use wheel chocks on slopes: If you absolutely must double park on an incline, use small wheel chocks to block the wheels instead of pulling the handbrake.
