Man Wires Van to Give Thief 1,000-Volt Shock, Police Say It's Lawful
Police said a man who wired his van to give would-be thieves a 1,000-volt shock was acting within his rights, provided he put up a warning sign.
The UK allows booby traps on vehicles
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Police said a man who wired his van to give would-be thieves a 1,000-volt shock was acting within his rights, provided he put up a warning sign.
Ray Taylor, 61, told The Sun he’s fed up with people breaking into his van and as a way to deter potential thieves, he’s wired the back door handle to deliver a nasty shock.
He said that over the course of two years, he’s had $6,000 of gear stolen from his Citroën Dispatch van.
Police said a man who wired his van to give would-be thieves a 1,000-volt shock was acting within his rights, provided he put up a warning sign.
Ray Taylor, 61, told The Sun he’s fed up with people breaking into his van and as a way to deter potential thieves, he’s wired the back door handle to deliver a nasty shock.
He said that over the course of two years, he’s had $6,000 of gear stolen from his Citroën Dispatch van.
the laws in england are different about punitive damages...there are almost none
you fall down on a cracked sidewalk, you get up and walk away.
not sue for $2mm like in the states
if you visit london notice how that arent 10 signs on every corner and park bench. no need for the legal protection
you fall down on a cracked sidewalk, you get up and walk away.
not sue for $2mm like in the states
if you visit london notice how that arent 10 signs on every corner and park bench. no need for the legal protection
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