A family in Sydney have been left fuming after police issued a FINE for leaving their car window open, even though it was parked at home. 9News
, Subsection 5, if a driver is more than three metres from the car and no one is inside, all windows must be secured, and all doors locked.In 2019, nine.com.au revealed at least 1000 motorists a year were getting stung by the commonly unknown rule.Traffic and Highway Patrol, said while it was often an unpopular move to enforce fines in this area, it was a tool police had at their disposal to deter thieves and raise awareness among motorists.
"When they do those operations, which they do infrequently, is causes an amount of community concern but the potential media opportunity that comes out of that concern obviously creates an awareness for the benefit of others." Ms Amey said there were no valuables in the car, because it was parked at home, and warned others to be aware too.
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