Fidelity Services Group has once again called onto motorists to be alert when in unknown areas. According to the association this is as the country is still being marking hotspot areas for unsuspecting motorists.
Charnel Hattingh, Head of Marketing and Communications at Fidelity Services Group said that motorist can prevent themselves from being victims of snatchers. Law enforcement authorities often issue warnings of areas where ‘smash-and-grabs’ may have become prevalent.
Some of the recommendations given by Fidelity include the
following:
Avoid opening your windows
when in a traffic.
Do not take pamphlets from or
get into discussions with vendors at intersections.
Always be conscious of your
surroundings and remain alert when coming to an intersection or stopping your
vehicle.
Be wary of people standing at
intersections. They may be innocent, but perpetrators mix with these people
while waiting for an opportunity to pounce.
If you encounter obstacles such as rocks or tires do not get out of your vehicle to remove them. Reverse and drive off in the opposite direction.
Mayoral committee member for
safety and security Alderman JP Smith stated late at night motorist should slow
down well in advance so that the light changes green by the time you reach the
intersection. Leave a gap between you and the car in front of you to give you
room to escape if anything should happen.
The City of Cape Town urged
motorist to also report in any incidents of smash and grabs to their nearest police
station or the City’s Public Emergency Communication Centre. Or contact Crime
Stop on 08600 10111.
by Everngelista Muza
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