Distribution of free steering wheel locks a success

Dawson Creek

2023-03-22 15:18 PDT

On February 1, 2023, Dawson Creek RCMP and ICBC teamed up to help curb the theft of older model vehicles in the area. Residents with pre-2008 vehicles without an anti-theft device could get a free steering wheel lock. Original release

During the course of the campaign, 46 clubs were given out and the initiative was well received by the community.

• 7 Chev Pickups 1999-2004 year range
• 5 GMC Pickups 1990-2007 year range
• 5 GMC/Chev SUV/Vans 1994-2005 year range
• 3 Dodge Pick ups 1991-1998 year range
• 2 Dodge Caravan 2005 and 2006 year
• 1 Toyota Auto 1994
• 3 Toyota SUV 2001-2007 year range
• 8 Ford Pickup 1994-2007 year range
• 4 Ford SUV/Auto 2005-2009 year range
• 8 Jeep/Pontiac/vw/Lincoln/Buick/Oldsmobile/Mercury/Chrysler -SUV/Auto- 2001-2006 year Range.

Thank you to Dawson Creek residents for doing your part to prevent auto crime, said Tracey Hoffman, road safety and community coordinator for northern B.C. These steering wheel locks will help deter auto thieves from targeting older vehicles without an immobilizer or other anti-theft device in Dawson Creek.

Some tips to help prevent auto crime:

• Never leave your keys in your vehicle;
• Lock doors and close all windows of your vehicle;
• Take valuables with you;
• Use an anti-theft device;
• If able to do so, purchase a remote start to idle your vehicle in a safe manner over the colder months of the year to prevent idling your vehicle with keys inside.

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