The Overland Park Police Department is partnering with Kia and Hyundai to help protect drivers from vehicle theft.
Certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles with steel key ignitions pose an increased risk of theft. Overland Park residents who drive a qualifying vehicle may pick up a free steering wheel lock at one of OPPD’s lock distribution events.
The first lock distribution event will be held on Saturday, August 5 at Sanders Justice Center, 12400 Foster St., from 9 a.m. – noon with an additional event scheduled for Friday, August 11 at the Myron E. Scafe Building, 8500 Antioch Rd, from 5-8 p.m.
Locks will be provided to any current Overland Park resident who owns one of the vehicles listed below. The owner of the vehicle must be present to receive the lock but is not required to drive the qualifying vehicle to the event.
What to Bring:
- Valid driver’s license
- Current registration
Qualifying Vehicles:
Kia
- 2011 – 2021 Forte
- 2021 – 2022 K5
- 2011 – 2020 Optima
- 2011 – 2021 Rio
- 2011 – 2021 Sedona
- 2021 – 2022 Seltos
- 2010 – 2022 Soul
- 2011 – 2022 Sorento
- 2011 – 2022 Sportage
Hyundai
- 2011 – 2022 Accent
- 2011 – 2022 Elantra
- 2013 – 2017 Elantra GT
- 2013 – 2014 Elantra Coupe
- 2011 – 2012 Elantra Touring
- 2011 – 2014 Genesis Coupe
- 2018 – 2022 Kona
- 2020 – 2021 Palisade
- 2011 – 2012, 2019 – 2022 Santa Fe
- 2013 – 2018, 2019 Santa Fe; Santa Fe XL