International Safety Form

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INTERNATIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION

We would like to provide you with information that will be helpful to you and your family. Please read the following carefully, and if you still have questions about safety, please feel free to contact us:

Please find information on any specific country by going to the Bureau of Consular Affairs/U.S. Department of State for Consular Information Sheets & Travel Warnings.
You may also find answers to any questions or information on Child Safety Seats, Seatbelts and Airbags by visiting the Highway Safety Research Center.
View the information regarding Commonly Stolen Vehicles printed below.
Also below are some Suggestions to Help Prevent Theft.

Most Commonly Stolen Vehicles in the United States (Source: National Crime Information Center)

1989 Toyota Camry
1994 Honda Accord
2000 Honda Civic
1992 Chevrolet Full Size C/K Pickup
1997 Ford Full Size Pickup (150/250/350)
1993 Jeep Cherokee/Grand Cherokee
1986 Oldsmobile Cutlass/Supreme/Ciera
1994 Dodge Caravan/Grand Caravan
1996 Ford Taurus
2001 Toyota Corolla

“These vehicles are most often taken for their parts which are no longer manufactured and are too difficult or expensive to obtain,” said Robert M. Bryant, president and chief executive officer of NICB. “The individual car components are in high demand with ‘tuners’ or street racers.” “These vehicles also are stolen for illegal export to Central and South America or Europe,” he added.

The FBI reported that an estimated 1.2 million vehicle thefts were reported in 2002. The nation’s vehicle theft rate per 100,000 people was up slightly, .4 percent in 2002, marking the third consecutive year of increases in the auto theft rate following a ten year decline. The estimated total value of stolen motor vehicles was $8.2 billion.

To help protect their vehicles, the NICB recommends that motorists always remove the keys from the ignition and vehicle, lock the doors, close the windows, hide valuable items, park in well-lit areas and use a combination of anti-theft devices.

“Motorists driving theft-prone vehicles need to take additional steps such as installing a visible deterrent like a steering wheel lock, an alarm, a starter or fuel disabler and a tracking device,” Bryant said. “The more layers of protection on your vehicle, the more difficult it is to steal,” he added. NICB’s statistics are captured from a mirror image of the National Crime Information Center’s (NCIC) vehicle theft database.

(National Insurance Crime Bureau, NICB)

SUGGESTIONS TO HELP PREVENT THEFT:

When car is parked, keep the doors locked and the security device in place at all times, even for a few minutes while "running" into a convenience store.

When parking on the street, turn wheel sharply to the left or right toward the curb.

Most importantly, when you retire for the evening, try to park in a well-lit garage, versus on the street. Again, wherever you park, keep your car locked and the security device in place.

Park in well-lit areas for your own safety.

Do not ever leave children in unattended vehicle.

Do not leave packages, luggage, radios, cameras, clothing, or other equipment visible in the car. Always place out of sight, or put items in the trunk.

If at all possible, do not travel alone (there is safety in pairs!)

This is submitted as a courtesy of The Jannette Embassy Plan.