Though the people are very friendly and helpful, if you want
to know something ask a policeman! Time and again visitors discover
that people here do not like to admit that they do not know
something (such as directions to a place), so they make it up!
Internet Access: Mauritius is trying hard to transform
itself into a cyber island and it has a state-of-the-art cyber
city at Ebene.
The internet does not quite stretch to Mauritius yet despite
their claims!
Police Advice on:
Keeping your car safe: This is taken from a Mauritius
Police Crime Prevention Unit (C.P.U.) publication. The C.P.U.
can be contacted at Sir Vigil NAz Street, Rose-Hill and by telephone
on Tel. No.: 467 4416.
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When
you park your car, lock the doors and close the windows
too. |
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Always
park in an open, well-lit place. Burglars do not like to
be seen. |
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Don't
leave valuables on show such s cheque book, camera and mobile
phone. |
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Never
leave your key in the ignition, evn if your car is in your
garage. |
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Protect
your fuel tank. |
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Don't
help the theives by leaving all of your legal documents
in the car. |
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For
added security, fit a steering lock or alarm to your car.
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Never
leave children in the car alone. If you have to leave a
child, make sure they are accompanied by a familiar friendly
dog and that the car is well-ventilated. |
What to do After a Car Accident: This is also
taken from a Mauritius Police Crime Prevention Unit (C.P.U.)
publication.
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Dial
999 and inform the police |
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Give
clear indication of where the accident has occurred. |
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Tell
them the registration numbers of the vehicles involved. |
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Help
the police to carry the injured to hospital. |