🚗 Winter Vehicle Advice: Don't Leave Your Car Unattended While Defrosting

🚗 Winter Vehicle Advice: Don't Leave Your Car Unattended While Defrosting

With colder mornings and frosty conditions, motorists are reminded not to leave their vehicles unattended with the engine running while de-icing windows.

Leaving a vehicle running and unattended can make it an easy target for opportunistic thieves. In many cases, it takes only a few seconds for a criminal to drive away with an unsecured vehicle.

To stay safe:

Allow extra time to fully clear windows before your journey.

Remain with your vehicle whilst the engine is running.

Use an ice scraper and de-icer to clear all windows, mirrors and lights.

Never leave keys in the ignition or inside an unattended vehicle.

Ensure your vehicle is fully secure before leaving it unattended.

Drivers should also ensure all windows are completely clear before setting off, as driving with restricted vision can put you and other road users at risk.

A few extra minutes preparing your vehicle safely can help prevent theft and keep our roads safe during the winter months.

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Thomas Passmore
(Staffordshire Police, PCSO, Lichfield)