Safety and your vehicle
Which of these is against the rules and also a theft risk?
- Locking the car and taking the key with you
- Closing all the windows when you leave
- Leaving the car unattended with the engine runningCorrect
- Putting valuables in the locked boot out of sight
Why?
A car left running with nobody in it is easy to steal and wastes fuel. Rule 123 of The Highway Code says you must not leave a parked vehicle unattended with the engine running, and Rule 239 adds that you should always lock it and remove the key.
Highway Code rules 123, 239