Vehicle Safety Checklist for Pakistani Drivers (2026)

Physical Security Checklist

• ✓ Always lock all doors and windows when leaving the vehicle, even briefly
• ✓ Use a steering wheel lock (club lock) when parked in public areas
• ✓ Gear/gear shift lock for motorcycles and manual transmission cars
• ✓ Hidden kill switch (electrical cutoff) to prevent engine from starting
• ✓ GPS tracker installed (hidden location, known only to you)
• ✓ Park in well-lit, supervised areas when possible
• ✓ Don't leave valuables visible — bags, phones, cash attract smash-and-grab thieves
• ✓ Window tinting to obscure interior visibility

Documentation Checklist

• ✓ Registration book (log book) in the vehicle at all times
• ✓ Valid driving license on your person
• ✓ Current token tax receipt
• ✓ Valid third-party insurance (minimum legal requirement)
• ✓ Comprehensive insurance policy document and emergency claim number saved
• ✓ Engine number and chassis number noted and saved separately from the vehicle
• ✓ Photos of the vehicle from all angles saved to cloud storage

Digital Identification Checklist

• ✓ GPS tracker installed and app configured on your phone
• ✓ Nishaaan QR tag attached inside the vehicle (windshield or dashboard)
• ✓ Vehicle details registered on nishaaan.com
• ✓ Emergency contacts saved in the car's glovebox

Emergency Preparedness

• ✓ Basic toolkit in the boot: jumper cables, tyre iron, reflective triangle
• ✓ Spare tyre inflated and functional
• ✓ First aid kit
• ✓ Emergency contacts: Police 15, Rescue 1122, Motorway Police 130, your insurer
• ✓ Cash (small amount) for fuel, toll, or emergency situations

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