Roadside safety guide

What to Do When You Are Locked Out of Your Car

A calm, safe checklist for drivers locked out of a vehicle near New Bedford.

Common calls are $80.Final price is confirmed before dispatch and may depend on location, vehicle, conditions, and the service required.

No membership required. Price confirmed before dispatch.

What to do

  • Move to a safe place away from traffic if you can do so safely.
  • Check whether a spare key is available before requesting roadside help.
  • Decide whether direct roadside assistance or an insurance dispatch is the better fit for your situation.
  • If a child, pet, or vulnerable person is locked inside or anyone is in danger, call 911 first.
  • Do not try unsafe vehicle-entry methods or damage the vehicle.
  • Call Bristol Roadside for standard vehicle lockout assistance.

Call or text Bristol Roadside

If you are near New Bedford, Massachusetts or a nearby community, call Bristol Roadside for direct mobile roadside assistance. Common calls are $80.

Common calls are $80.Final price is confirmed before dispatch and may depend on location, vehicle, conditions, and the service required.

No membership required. Price confirmed before dispatch.