Tips when parking
Theft and Vandalism
• Whenever possible, provide each dwelling with its own locked garage within the property boundaries. Locked garages outside the boundaries or well-lit and visible common car parks are the next best thing.
• Where private garages are not are not feasible, a carport or driveway parking is preferable to grouped parking away from dwellings.
• As a general rule, underground or multi-story car parks should be avoided, as they are breeding grounds for vandalism and crime. If they already exist, danger could be minimized by limiting entry points and providing them with sturdy locked gates. Alternatively, each resident could be provided with a lockable gate in their own space, with robust, vandal proof metal doors – garages within garages, so to speak. Or users can be provided with a secure lock or plastic key card, which operates electronic doors.
• Grouped car parks should be avoided in high-crime areas. If they cannot be avoided, they should be within view of some dwellings; they should be equipped with sturdy gates or tilt doors, and should never be sited near alleyways.
• Open car parks should be small and within view of dwellings and visitors’ car parks should be clearly identifiable, well lit, and visible from dwellings.
• Most Important, BE AWARE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS WHEN PARKING! If anything or anyone looks suspicious, don’t park there. Trust your gut every time!
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