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A traffic robber can also surprise you. If you find yourself in the hands of these merciless traffic thieves, there are a few things you can do to protect yourself.

First! Getting robbed? Just say no. Your robber legally cannot take any of your possession without your consent, Fla.Stat. 812.13 (1). Wishing that it actually occurs as beautifully as this phrase suggests, let’s move on to the practical advice for dealing with robberies.

Well, first – don’t panic (easy to say, right? For example, if you urge your mother to calm down once, you may say, “I know what it’s like to survive a near-death experience!” Don’t try to stop them as superman. If you’re in shock and they’ve planned ahead of time, the situation might get much worse. You may help yourself remaining calm during a heist by repeating calming mantras to yourself. For example, try thinking something like “I’m okay. I’ll make it through this”. Of course, you are not going to receive a therapy session in the middle of a heist but being serene minimizes the probability of significant violence.

“You can’t get robbed if you are the robber” If you’re being robbed, make sure this isn’t your slogan unless you want to tempt fate. Fighting simply serves to harm or kill you and perhaps other people as well. Keep your composure during the heist and avoid attempting to put an end to it by engaging the criminals in combat or blocking their path. Please refrain from confronting the thieves unless you’re Jack Bauer or have a well-prepared backup.

Lock the car: Obvious, right? But lock it not just when you leave the car, but also when you are waiting for someone in it. For example, someone from the automobile dashes inside the store to buy something, while the other person remains in the car waiting for them. So, shut the car doors! An acquaintance was robbed while they were talking to someone on one side of the car. The robber just entered the other side door and removed a backpack full of goods! Nobody noticed anything! It’s much more crucial to secure the car if you want to sleep in it, which is rather common when traveling in the summer.

As though you were attempting to make eye contact with your crush: Making direct eye contact with criminals has always been a bad idea. As a result, several individuals have perished. Of course, carefully examining the robber’s physical attributes will aid you in later reporting the event. (Age, race, height, facial hair, voice, dress, odor, and other characteristics)

 

Keep in mind that one can never be too safe. I sincerely hope you’ll never experience an armed robbery. Although dealing with traffic thieves is not something anybody anticipates, it is always a good idea to be ready for the unexpected. Don’t ever lose sight of the fact that your personal safety is your main priority. Ensure that you dial 911 right away. If you’re in an isolated region, relocate to a more populated area and ask someone to accompany you while you wait for aid. If you decide to linger around the murder scene, try to avoid touching anything. Your possessions are valuable, but your life should always come first.

 

Sources:

https://www.fbngeneralinsurance.com/tips-to-avoid-being-robbed-in-traffic/

https://autojosh.com/how-to-deal-with-robbers-in-traffic/

https://dps.usc.edu/safety-tips/suspicious-activity/robbery/

https://www.wanderlustdesigners.com/road-trip-safety-tips/

https://www.wikihow.com/Stay-Calm-During-a-Robbery

https://www.libertymissouri.gov/2594/Robbery-Prevention-Tips