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I lived in a town where if someone was running into a store for only a few minutes, they would probably just leave the car unlocked, with the keys in it, and th

I lived in a town where if someone was running into a store for only a few minutes, they would probably just leave the car unlocked, with the keys in it, and the engine running.

stcredzero 13y ago
In many jurisdictions, if the car was stolen and used in a crime, you could be charged for negligence.
- gojomo 13y ago
  Which jurisdictions? (Do you have a reference?) I don't think US law works this way, for example, and would be curious to know where it does.
  - stcredzero 13y ago
    It varies from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. You can indeed be financially liable for leaving your keys in the ignition, if the car is taken and a crime is committed. http://blog.lawinfo.com/2011/06/22/if-you-leave-your-keys-in-the-ignition-are-you-liable-for-a-thief%E2%80%99s-damages/ http://blog.lawinfo.com/2011/06/22/if-you-leave-your-keys-in...
javert 13y ago
Very nice.