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Newberry County
Sheriff's Department
3491 Main St
Newberry,
SC 29108
PH: (803) 321-2211
Fax: (803) 321-2147
Newberry County
Sheriff's
Department
Protecting
Yourself on the Road
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Always wear your safety-belt.
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Travel well-lighted, busy streets.
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Never pick up a hitchhiker.
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Always lock your car doors while driving, and roll windows up far enough to keep anyone from reaching inside.
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At stop signs and lights keep the car in gear and stay alert.
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Keep your purse and other valuables out of sight, even when your car is locked.
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Park in safe well-lighted areas near your destination.
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Always lock your car, even for a short absence. Before unlocking your car, quickly check to make sure that no one is hiding on your seats or floors, front or back.
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When you arrive home, leave your headlights on until you have the car in the garage and the house door unlocked. If you have a remote controlled garage door opener, it will allow you to remain inside your locked car until you're inside your locked garage.
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Check the daily routes you travel and pick out "safe spots" - 24 hour convenience stores and police and fire stations.
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If your car should break down and you're not near a "safe spot", get off the roadway and out of the path of oncoming traffic even if you have to drive on a flat tire. Turn on your emergency flashers. Raise the hood of the vehicle. Sit in your LOCKED car and wait for help. If a motorist stops to render aid, it's better to remain in the car, and ask him to get help.