Thefts from vehicles

[GenesisGT]

crime has been falling for the last 25 years in Canada. And we've accomplished this without sticking nearly one percent of our population in prison like the Americans.

Always have a hard time with this argument when it comes to property crime. First time my vehicle was broken into, phoned the police, got a file number, police never responded, realized that if I called my insurance company it would only go against my record for further insurance. Next time my vehicle was broken into, fixed the window and continued on.

Police didn't respond to the first time, why waste my time and theirs reporting it again. Property crime goes down.

[Partmanpartfish]

In my humble opinion I think the US system is not all that great but it is FAR!!! better then ours...

Yeah, it's really great. A nation of jailers. Seven times our incarceration rate. A homicide rate 300% higher. Weekly mass shootings. A system of private prisons screwing taxpayers blind.

Please, Mr Harper. Let's bring this wonderful American system to Canada before my car gets broken into!

[fvkasm2x]

Simply locking your car doesn't work anymore.

http://lifehacker.com/5586261/program-a ... tiple-cars

http://www.alibaba.com/showroom/multi-code-remote.html

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Multi-Frequen ... 0693472510

For a few bucks, people can make/buy a car FOB that will unlock multiple car brands. They unlock your door, sit inside for a second to rifle through it and leave. Not many people would notice, if they even did it around witnesses.

[vinnied]

Ive had my vehicles broken into a couple times. Trying to stop it is not worth the money or the hassle. Remove any valuables, and dont lock your door. Maybe leave some hobo change. If they want in bad enough, they will get in locked or not, save yourself a broken window. These days I just wake up to an open glove box, and rifled papers, with no damage done. Crackhead gets some change, and were all happy.

[Ken7]

It is very rare to have a vehicle broken into unless there is something of value in plain view.

Carry a small gym bag, put thing of value into it, make that a travel bag. Even quality sunglasses left behind could cost you a window. Use your head, keep your vehicle clean of valuables!

[Kelowner]

Are you guys serious, you think a thief/crackhead will sue you if you beat him up for stealing your property? Hilarious.

[Oxl3y]

Are you guys serious, you think a thief/crackhead will sue you if you beat him up for stealing your property? Hilarious.

Maybe he wouldn't...but legally he could. Is it really worth the risk?

[kgcayenne]

I was doing a little research on something else, and in the MVA, I came across this:

Leaving parked vehicle
191
(1) A motor vehicle must be equipped with a lock or other device to prevent the unauthorized use of the motor vehicle.
(2) A driver must not permit a motor vehicle to stand unattended or parked unless the driver has

(a) locked it or made it secure in a manner that prevents its unauthorized use, and
(b) if the motor vehicle is standing on a grade, turned the front wheels of the vehicle to the curb or side of the highway

.

So, there you have it. If you park your car and walk away leaving it unlocked, you are in violation of the MVA.

[alanjh595]

I was doing a little research on something else, and in the MVA, I came across this:

Leaving parked vehicle
191
(1) A motor vehicle must be equipped with a lock or other device to prevent the unauthorized use of the motor vehicle.
(2) A driver must not permit a motor vehicle to stand unattended or parked unless the driver has

(a) locked it or made it secure in a manner that prevents its unauthorized use, and
(b) if the motor vehicle is standing on a grade, turned the front wheels of the vehicle to the curb or side of the highway

.

So, there you have it. If you park your car and walk away leaving it unlocked, you are in violation of the MVA.

I think that reference to the MVA is pertaining to the "USE" of the vehicle. It doesn't cover, "theft FROM vehicle".

[kgcayenne]

It’s pretty clear to me “(a) locked it or...”

Lock your cars.

[GordonH]

It’s pretty clear to me “(a) locked it or...”

Lock your cars.

Unfortunately locks only detours lazy/honest thieves, anyone with slim-jim can get into almost any vehicle.
Thin piece of flexible stainless steel.... tricky part is cutting out the notches needed.

Best advice don't leave items visible from the windows of your vehicle.

[Kyoddie56]

Solution to the thieving idiots....
Chop their dam hands off,
that will put a stop to the thieves

[LTD]

It’s pretty clear to me “(a) locked it or...”

Lock your cars.

no youre wrong shutting it off and taking your keys out and with you prevents unauthorized use it has nothing to do with locked doors otherwise every jeep and convertible wouldn't be covered and be in violation of the mva

[kgcayenne]

Good point. Not in contravention of the MVA, just risky to leave the car unlocked. My daughter leaves her wallet in her car. I gave her hell for it. Really. WTH

[Bsuds]

My daughter leaves her wallet in her car. I gave her hell for it. Really. WTH

My son does this as well! Really dumb idea.