Abstract: An externally-applied steering wheel locking device for vehicles is disclosed, which comprises a hook-like member configured to cap the central, hub portion of the wheel. A padlock body is placed on and affixed to the member in a position conveniently accessible by the driver. An elongated rod is adapted to be locked by the padlock after its lower end is coupled to one or more of the vehicle foot pedals. The padlock may be of the double-bore, yoke-type, and the rod, at least at its upper end, is comprised of a pair of parallel rod sections fitting into the yoke bores of the padlock.