Getting locked out of your car can happen to anyone, lost your keys or forgetting them inside the car is as much frustrating. When it happens one of the questions that tuns in your mind is, “Can the police help me in this situation?”
When Can the Police Actually Help?
There some times that the police can help you to unlock your car but it’s important to understand that they don’t have to unless it is an emergency or some kind of danger:
Emergency Situations
In case there is a child or even a pet trapped inside the car the police would definitely do their best to assist you and make sure no one gets hurt due to extreme heat or cold.
Dangerous Locations
If your car is locked in a place where it is not safe like in an area with high crime, they might help because it’s a matter of public safety.
Will They Do It for Free?
If the police decide to help you in this situation they would definitely won’t charge you for it as their primary concern is to ensure that everyone around is safety and it is their duty to the public, they are not obligated to assist with every lockout as it is up to their judgment to descried if it’s an emergency and if not they would recommend you to call a locksmith.
