In the wake of the tourist rape in Tiruvannamalai, the safety of women tourists in Tiruvannamalai is being questioned again.
Safe transportation is a big issue for women tourists in the country, especially the traveling lot. Commuting back home, late at night, in public transport services is not considered safe.
After the rape case came to light, there is a huge outcry to punish the culprits. Meanwhile, the Tiruvannamalai police has issued an advisory for women and elderly persons to seek police help in times of distress.
The police appealed to the womenfolk to dial 100 during odd hours if their vehicle breaks down or any threat arrives. The police stated that they will send a vehicle to rescue them from the destination.
Scooter rentals and bike rentals are a big help to women tourists to be independent while visiting and staying in Tiruvannamalai and Auroville. Yet one must be careful always while riding in remote areas and in the night.
Well, there is never a good time for a crime to occur and your vehicle to break down. It is worse when your vehicle breaks down during the night and if this happens follows these tips to stay safe while handling the situation.
Tips to be safe while using scooter rentals in Tiruvannamalai & Auroville
- Turn on your hazard lights
Turn on your hazard lights to alert passersby in the road. If you don’t have hazard lights, use flares in your vehicle’s emergency kit.
- Let someone know where you are
Always be in contact with someone you know and let them know where you are stranded. In fact, you should call them to wait with you while you wait for your vehicle to be repaired or towed away.
- Keep an eye on your surroundings
Whether you’re sitting in your vehicle or if you are changing a tire, it’s important to keep an eye on your surroundings. Keep your phone close at hand, and call for help if you find yourself in a dangerous situation.
- Call a 24-hour towing service
You can call a 24-hour towing service as many remain open as vehicle don’t see the time before breaking down. If you call a 24-hour towing service, you can have someone come out to tow your car to a safe place.
Also, don’t forget to call the police if you feel something odd is happening around your surroundings.
- Check your battery
Always charge your phone before you sign out of your office or heading towards home late at night.
• Contact list
Mandatorily save phone numbers of Police Control Room and local Police Station.
• Location data
Send your live address/location to your family, friends in case you get stuck somewhere.
• Never take a lift from an unknown person
Carry pepper spray in your bags. Learning self-defence tricks will always help.
Tips input: Bhagavan scooters – Tiruvannamalai / Auroville
