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Facts and Figures
How to Prevent a Carjacking
- Keep doors locked and windows shut.
- Don't stop to assist a disabled motorist. Instead contact a service station
or police.
- When stopped at a light, leave enough room between you and the car in front
that you could make an escape.
- Be suspicious of anyone approaching the car with fliers, asking for change
or directions. Be ready to leave carefully, even if it means running a red
light or stop sign.
- While driving, if struck from behind or in any suspicious way, stay in your
vehicle with the doors locked and windows closed until the police arrive.
Activate your vehicle's emergency flashers.
- If you're very suspicious, get the other vehicle's license number and drive
to the nearest police station or a well-lighted area with lots of people.
- If you think you are being followed, drive immediately to an area with lots
of lights and people. If possible, drive to the nearest law enforcement office.
- Obtain and use a cellular phone to call for help. In Florida, dialing *FHP
anywhere in the state from a cellular phone will connect you with the nearest
Florida Highway Patrol station.
Source: Florida Attorney General's Office
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