<p>A steering lock (1) for ensuring an unlock state when it is imperative that the steering lock remain in the unlock state. The steering lock includes a motor (10) for generating drive force that engages and locks a lock bar (30) with a steering shaft (20). The steering lock includes an ECU (40). When shifting the steering lock to the unlock state from a lock state, the ECU controls the motor to generate drive force acting in a direction to urge the lock bar to disengage from the steering shaft. The ECU continuously controls the motor to generate drive force acting in the direction to urge the lock bar to disengage from the steering shaft even after the lock bar has moved to the unlock position.</p>
