Truck and car lockouts around Palatka

Where Putnam County drivers get locked out

A lot of lockouts here involve a pickup with a boat trailer behind it. The routine at the ramp — back down, unhitch the strap, launch, park — has plenty of moments where the keys get set down and the door gets shut. Others happen on the long drives between towns, at a store along US 17 or State Road 20 far from home and far from the spare key.

A locksmith with vehicle-entry tools opens the truck without damaging the door, glass or seals.

At the Palatka City Dock & Boat Ramp

The city ramp on the riverfront is busy on weekends and during tournaments. If you're locked out there, tell us where the truck is parked in the trailer lot and whether it's blocking anything. If you're already out on the water, call from the boat and give the locksmith a time to meet you at the truck. Tournament days fill the lot and the nearby streets, so a description of the truck and trailer — color, boat name, anything distinctive — helps as much as the location.

Rodman and the remote ramps

Rodman Reservoir, off State Road 19 southwest of Palatka, has ramps that sit a long way from town. Before dawn, cell signal and landmarks can be thin. Give the ramp name, drop a pin if you have signal and stay with the vehicle so the locksmith can find you.

Keys that went overboard

If the truck keys went into the river, getting into the truck is only step one; you may also need a new key made. Tell us when you call so the locksmith brings what's needed to open the truck and, where possible, make a key on site. Give the make, model and year, because some newer trucks need dealer equipment to program a key.

Children, pets and Florida heat

If a child, pet or anyone vulnerable is locked in a vehicle, call 911 first. A closed cab heats up quickly in the sun.

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Want the background first? Read our guide: Car Lockout.