Reporting a drink driver
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A question for any BiB on here. I have reported a drink driver anonymously online, I did it this way just in case there are any repercussions. Now the person I have reported drives a Vauxhall Combo van as he uses this for work as well as his main vehicle. He doesn't hold a license and usually drives whilst under the influence of drink and drugs. So my question is will this get taken seriously or do I need to add my details to the report ? Didn't really want to do this as the bloke in question is a bloody nutcase and I would rather him not know it was me.
Given you dont want him to know it was you, is it a good idea to post it on here, where I have just seen your name, town of residence and the cars you drive?
Plod may take it seriously, equally they may not. If they do then they'll aim to catch him in the act, which would be sufficient, rather than knock on his door and say that you've grassed him up.
Plod may take it seriously, equally they may not. If they do then they'll aim to catch him in the act, which would be sufficient, rather than knock on his door and say that you've grassed him up.
I know quite a few traffic bobbies and all of them seem to pounce on this sort of thing if it gets passed on to them that is.
One of them mentioned the other day that they had a report of a driver no licence/insurance at 1550hrs and they had stopped the car within 30 minutes. The info was correct and the car was seized and driver dealt with.
All because the person who rang in said the car would be leaving within the next 10-20 minutes and where it was going. Good information normally leads to good results.
One of them mentioned the other day that they had a report of a driver no licence/insurance at 1550hrs and they had stopped the car within 30 minutes. The info was correct and the car was seized and driver dealt with.
All because the person who rang in said the car would be leaving within the next 10-20 minutes and where it was going. Good information normally leads to good results.
Special K said:
That's good to know, just curious as to whether they would act upon an anon tip off rather than someone willing to give their details
From what I can gather it doesn't seem to matter. Yes sometimes I imagine it can be looked upon as a bit odd that someone won't provide details but on the other hand the police have to understand that some people want to provide information but don't want to get involved (if that makes sense).Better off reporting something like that than not.
I did it the other day, reported the driver and was there when the police turned up. Gave all my details as I'm more than prepared to appear in court as a witness. I find one of the biggest problems we have in society is the 'I want to report it but don't want any hassle mentality' (no offence OP).
wolf1 said:
I did it the other day, reported the driver and was there when the police turned up. Gave all my details as I'm more than prepared to appear in court as a witness. I find one of the biggest problems we have in society is the 'I want to report it but don't want any hassle mentality' (no offence OP).
Non taken. It's a little more complex than just DD reporting, he is in court for assault / criminal damage in January and I'm a witness to that too. I don't want the Police thinking I'm just doing it to get at him, or him thinking that either. Truth is I despise anyone who drinks and drives.Edited by Special K on Thursday 24th November 22:38
Edited by Special K on Thursday 24th November 22:38
It's fairly common to get anonymous information about drink drivers. If it's a "he's a regular drink driver, here is his registration," that gets some sort of a response. But if it's, "I've just seen him leave the pub driving in the direction of home, here is his registration," it'll get a much better response as it's specific information and it's easy to get ahead of him.
I reported both my brother-in-law AND his wife (on separate occasions!). Both were stopped within 15 mins of my call and both were banned for 18 months. the police never divulged my name - they assured me they simply tell the court "acting on information received". Neither b-in-law or his wife contested it anyway - he was 4 times over the limit at 10am. she was caught actually taking a swig out of a vodka bottle in a supermarket car park and was 3 times over the limit!
Special K said:
A question for any BiB on here. I have reported a drink driver anonymously online, I did it this way just in case there are any repercussions. Now the person I have reported drives a Vauxhall Combo van as he uses this for work as well as his main vehicle. He doesn't hold a license and usually drives whilst under the influence of drink and drugs. So my question is will this get taken seriously or do I need to add my details to the report ? Didn't really want to do this as the bloke in question is a bloody nutcase and I would rather him not know it was me.
Will it be taken seriously?No,been there done that,called dozens of times about guy driving so drunk he couldn't walk,even when he came home,left his car running,left his car door open,parked at 45 degree angle to kerb and crawled into his house police still weren't interested!"Oh sir,we would have to see him driving the car!"Oh,ok then,gave up after that!rumpelstiltskin said:
Will it be taken seriously?No,been there done that,called dozens of times about guy driving so drunk he couldn't walk,even when he came home,left his car running,left his car door open,parked at 45 degree angle to kerb and crawled into his house police still weren't interested!"Oh sir,we would have to see him driving the car!"Oh,ok then,gave up after that!
Something called evidence exists in the world of law. Circumstance doesn't equal guilt.Presumably you gave a statement saying you witnessed the whole event?
grumpyscot said:
I reported both my brother-in-law AND his wife (on separate occasions!). Both were stopped within 15 mins of my call and both were banned for 18 months. the police never divulged my name - they assured me they simply tell the court "acting on information received". Neither b-in-law or his wife contested it anyway - he was 4 times over the limit at 10am. she was caught actually taking a swig out of a vodka bottle in a supermarket car park and was 3 times over the limit!
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