Christmas Edition How To Keep Safe This Festive Season
- Do not drive when you have been drinking. Have a
designated driver or call a taxi when you know that you will
be consuming alcohol. - When driving up to your house, never park in your
driveway facing the gate. Hijackers may park behind you
and block you in. Always stop in the road until the gate is
open before you turn into your driveway. - Always travel with windows and doors locked and with
valuables out of sight. If windows have to be open, ensure
the opening isn’t big enough to fit a hand through. - Always leave enough room between your car and the one
in front of you to avoid being ‘boxed in’ should you need to
escape. - Be aware of anyone who approaches your car
at traffic lights, stop signs or your driveway. Don’t
be distracted. - Be aware of suspicious looking people,
including women, at traffic lights and
intersections. - Do not drive directly home after you visited a
bank or a place where you received money and
or a parcel. Be alert as to who is around you
when leaving and also along the journey to your
destination. - Always park your vehicle at a secure location
and if there is security guard ask for his name.
Park your car in areas visible to CCTV cameras
where possible. Make sure that your vehicle is
properly locked by testing the door handle(s). - Try to avoid stopping on the highway; rather
take the next off ramp to stop in a more public
area where you can stretch, refresh yourself
and/or take a break from driving. Always keep
the following numbers in case of emergencies
: Police 995; Ambulance 994; Fire – 993 on
Mobile phones call112. - In case of an accident, take a picture with a
camera or mobile phone and file an accident
report with the police.You will need a case
number for ZIB to file your claim with the insurer.
Remember to get names, addresses, telephone
numbers and ID numbers of everyone involved
in the accident.
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