Department of Public Safety joins Kia and Hyundai to offer free steering wheel locks

Feb. 8, 2023

The Department of Public Safety has been monitoring a national increase in thefts of Kia and Hyundai vehicles manufactured between 2011-2021. To help reduce thefts of these targeted models, the department has partnered with Kia and Hyundai Motors to provide free steering wheel locks to 911±¬ÁÏ 911±¬ÁÏ members who own these vehicles. 911±¬ÁÏ students, faculty and staff who own a Kia or Hyundai may participate. The vehicles must use a key for starting and the owner must have a valid registration. Those interested can contact Shawn Miner, coordinator of outreach and education for the Department of Public Safety, at 401-874-5861 or shawn_miner@uri.edu.