Keys in ignition = Deserve to get car stolen.

Kaneman · 09-03-2010, 12:41 PM

This is a spin-off thread of Digifox's, "Hey, I'm a worthless piece of shit thief" thread, which I still call bullshit on, BTW.

ANYWAY, around these here parts it is illegal to leave your keys in your ignition while you go into the store, the mentality being if you do that then you deserve to get your car stolen. Which of course goes hand-in-hand with "Its ok to steal a car if the keys are already in it."

Everywhere we go there are signs in the parking lot reminding us to lock our car, hide our valuables, etc. etc. WTF? Should you not be able to leave your car running or unlocked or whatever and expect that no one will fuck with it? Shouldn't the police dedicate just as much effort to recovering your bicycle if you didn't put a lock on it as they would otherwise?

What do you guys think?

Gas Man · 09-03-2010, 12:45 PM

I agree with you. In the perfect world we would need locks but we are far from that. Your insurance companys will often not cover stolen cars if you left keys in them. They call it neglagence.

Rider · 09-03-2010, 12:49 PM

Stealing because somebody is a dumbass is still stealing no matter how you justify it. Taking something that doesn't belong to you without permission is theft. No ifs, ands, or buts.

KSGregman · 09-03-2010, 12:49 PM

I can't think of a single "good" reason to ever go anywhere in a public place and leave my vehicle running and unattended. Or not running but unattended with the keys in the ignition.

I mean, seriously....it takes a matter of seconds to re-start the vehicle....just secure the damn thing and re-start it when you get back.

Why go LOOKING for the hassle of having a vehicle stolen?!

Late Edit:

Having said all of that, there is still NO excuse for being a thief. NONE.

Rider · 09-03-2010, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by KSGregman

I can't think of a single "good" reason to ever go anywhere in a public place and leave my vehicle running and unattended. Or not running but unattended with the keys in the ignition.

I mean, seriously....it takes a matter of seconds to re-start the vehicle....just secure the damn thing and re-start it when you get back.

Why go LOOKING for the hassle of having a vehicle stolen?!

In Michigan, people leave their cars running while unattended all the time in the winter.

shmike · 09-03-2010, 12:52 PM

I was "back home" a few weeks ago and didn't think twice about running into the store with my truck running.

In fact, there were 3 other cars in the parking lot that had done the same.

It was nice to see.

Dave · 09-03-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider

Stealing because somebody is a dumbass is still stealing no matter how you justify it. Taking something that doesn't belong to you without permission is theft. No ifs, ands, or buts.

Bet if you walked outside and stepped on a dollar you'd still stuff it in your pants though

Kaneman · 09-03-2010, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSGregman

I can't think of a single "good" reason to ever go anywhere in a public place and leave my vehicle running and unattended.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rider

In Michigan, people leave their cars running while unattended all the time in the winter.

Quote:

Originally Posted by shmike

I was "back home" a few weeks ago and didn't think twice about running into the store with my truck running.

In fact, there were 3 other cars in the parking lot that had done the same.

It was nice to see.

Exactly why I would want to leave it running. Its 115 degrees on the pavement in Texas during summer...I'd prefer to leave the A/C running if I'm just running in and out. I never do, of course, I'm just sayin that you should be able to.

shmike · 09-03-2010, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSGregman

I can't think of a single "good" reason to ever go anywhere in a public place and leave my vehicle running and unattended. Or not running but unattended with the keys in the ignition.

I mean, seriously....it takes a matter of seconds to re-start the vehicle....just secure the damn thing and re-start it when you get back.

Why go LOOKING for the hassle of having a vehicle stolen?!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rider

In Michigan, people leave their cars running while unattended all the time in the winter.

And in Florida we do it all the time in the Summer.

Sometimes I'll have the dog with me. Truck stays running with the A/C on. If I am going to be more than a few minutes, I can lock the doors with my spare key.

Dave · 09-03-2010, 12:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSGregman

I can't think of a single "good" reason to ever go anywhere in a public place and leave my vehicle running and unattended. Or not running but unattended with the keys in the ignition.

I mean, seriously....it takes a matter of seconds to re-start the vehicle....just secure the damn thing and re-start it when you get back.

Why go LOOKING for the hassle of having a vehicle stolen?!

Late Edit:

Having said all of that, there is still NO excuse for being a thief. NONE.

Tumblers in my van are worn to the point you can pull the keys while it runs. Extra handy when I want to warm it up

09-03-2010, 12:41 PM	#1
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	Keys in ignition = Deserve to get car stolen. This is a spin-off thread of Digifox's, "Hey, I'm a worthless piece of shit thief" thread, which I still call bullshit on, BTW. ANYWAY, around these here parts it is illegal to leave your keys in your ignition while you go into the store, the mentality being if you do that then you deserve to get your car stolen. Which of course goes hand-in-hand with "Its ok to steal a car if the keys are already in it." Everywhere we go there are signs in the parking lot reminding us to lock our car, hide our valuables, etc. etc. WTF? Should you not be able to leave your car running or unlocked or whatever and expect that no one will fuck with it? Shouldn't the police dedicate just as much effort to recovering your bicycle if you didn't put a lock on it as they would otherwise? What do you guys think? __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

09-03-2010, 12:45 PM	#2
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I agree with you. In the perfect world we would need locks but we are far from that. Your insurance companys will often not cover stolen cars if you left keys in them. They call it neglagence. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

09-03-2010, 12:49 PM	#4
KSGregman Get Fit...or Get OUT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: KS Moto: 07 M109-R Posts: 1,993	I can't think of a single "good" reason to ever go anywhere in a public place and leave my vehicle running and unattended. Or not running but unattended with the keys in the ignition. I mean, seriously....it takes a matter of seconds to re-start the vehicle....just secure the damn thing and re-start it when you get back. Why go LOOKING for the hassle of having a vehicle stolen?! Late Edit: Having said all of that, there is still NO excuse for being a thief. NONE. Last edited by KSGregman; 09-03-2010 at 12:53 PM..

09-03-2010, 12:52 PM	#6
shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	I was "back home" a few weeks ago and didn't think twice about running into the store with my truck running. In fact, there were 3 other cars in the parking lot that had done the same. It was nice to see. __________________ Racing For Smiles

09-03-2010, 12:49 PM	#3
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Stealing because somebody is a dumbass is still stealing no matter how you justify it. Taking something that doesn't belong to you without permission is theft. No ifs, ands, or buts.