An anti-theft device for a motor vehicle includes a pedal engaging member (105), a first locking mechanism (215) and a second locking mechanism (210). The pedal engaging member (105) is movable between a first position and a second position, the first position for engaging a pedal of the motor vehicle and the second position for enabling the pedal to move freely. The first locking mechanism (215) is operatively connected to the pedal engaging member (105), for locking the pedal engaging member (105) at the first position. The second locking mechanism (210) is operatively connected to the pedal engaging member (105), for locking the pedal engaging member (105) at the second position.