Hit and run, left the scene - What consequences?
Discussion
If driver A hits someone's car, drives away, they chase you in the car you just hit and they capture your plate and say to insurance company XXX happened, what is the likely outcome if they have no evidence? If driver A denies it and there's no evidence what is the likely outcome?
Is it a police matter or civic? Driver A says police were not called, so it being civil means driver A could not potentially get jail time or points? IF there's no evidence, what's the worst case scenario that could happen?
Any comment would be appreciated, and no I'm not driver A....
Is it a police matter or civic? Driver A says police were not called, so it being civil means driver A could not potentially get jail time or points? IF there's no evidence, what's the worst case scenario that could happen?
Any comment would be appreciated, and no I'm not driver A....
Well in my brother's recent experience...not a lot.
Brother is asleep, and a driver manages to smash into his parked car in the street. Brother's car is a Ford Focus valued at £800 and the drivers' car is a (let's say) £1500 Toyota Corolla.
The driver stops and gets out of his car to observe the damage to his car, and then tries to limp onward but abandons the car at the end of the street. A neighbour/witness (Who my brother doesn't know) in a house nearby witnesses the driver, but not the incident - alerted by the sound of a bang.
Neighbour mentions it to my brother later on that day, and the police are contacted. Witness/neighbour gives a description of the driver. The driver is contacted by the police, who denies being at the scene, despite a witness.
6 months later, nothing has happened - driver has neither been to court or paid any monies to my brother (And nor has his insurance company). Brother has written off the money and is attempting to reclaim money for the car from some form of "Uninsured driver fund". Now proud owner of a really yellow Punto and has moved on with his life (Until it inevitably broke down - haha).
Brother is asleep, and a driver manages to smash into his parked car in the street. Brother's car is a Ford Focus valued at £800 and the drivers' car is a (let's say) £1500 Toyota Corolla.
The driver stops and gets out of his car to observe the damage to his car, and then tries to limp onward but abandons the car at the end of the street. A neighbour/witness (Who my brother doesn't know) in a house nearby witnesses the driver, but not the incident - alerted by the sound of a bang.
Neighbour mentions it to my brother later on that day, and the police are contacted. Witness/neighbour gives a description of the driver. The driver is contacted by the police, who denies being at the scene, despite a witness.
6 months later, nothing has happened - driver has neither been to court or paid any monies to my brother (And nor has his insurance company). Brother has written off the money and is attempting to reclaim money for the car from some form of "Uninsured driver fund". Now proud owner of a really yellow Punto and has moved on with his life (Until it inevitably broke down - haha).
Polariz said:
Well in my brother's recent experience...not a lot.
Brother is asleep, and a driver manages to smash into his parked car in the street. Brother's car is a Ford Focus valued at £800 and the drivers' car is a (let's say) £1500 Toyota Corolla.
The driver stops and gets out of his car to observe the damage to his car, and then tries to limp onward but abandons the car at the end of the street. A neighbour/witness (Who my brother doesn't know) in a house nearby witnesses the driver, but not the incident - alerted by the sound of a bang.
Neighbour mentions it to my brother later on that day, and the police are contacted. Witness/neighbour gives a description of the driver. The driver is contacted by the police, who denies being at the scene, despite a witness.
6 months later, nothing has happened - driver has neither been to court or paid any monies to my brother (And nor has his insurance company). Brother has written off the money and is attempting to reclaim money for the car from some form of "Uninsured driver fund". Now proud owner of a really yellow Punto and has moved on with his life (Until it inevitably broke down - haha).
Driver A asked about video evidence. And the man said to him that the CCTV (If any) is usually on a 1 week loop and that you have to obtain it very quickly which is difficult because of Data protection laws with the council. People make mistakes, people make fight or flight decisions, so I hope my mate has learnt his lesson!Brother is asleep, and a driver manages to smash into his parked car in the street. Brother's car is a Ford Focus valued at £800 and the drivers' car is a (let's say) £1500 Toyota Corolla.
The driver stops and gets out of his car to observe the damage to his car, and then tries to limp onward but abandons the car at the end of the street. A neighbour/witness (Who my brother doesn't know) in a house nearby witnesses the driver, but not the incident - alerted by the sound of a bang.
Neighbour mentions it to my brother later on that day, and the police are contacted. Witness/neighbour gives a description of the driver. The driver is contacted by the police, who denies being at the scene, despite a witness.
6 months later, nothing has happened - driver has neither been to court or paid any monies to my brother (And nor has his insurance company). Brother has written off the money and is attempting to reclaim money for the car from some form of "Uninsured driver fund". Now proud owner of a really yellow Punto and has moved on with his life (Until it inevitably broke down - haha).
Zod said:
Erm, the OP may actually be Ed Balls.Zod said:
So he knew he'd hit another car but buggered off anyway?Typical 'f
k you' MP response IMO. Now he's been caught hes playing the model citizen act.It could end up at court as I witnessed a hit and run smash on a neighbours car, the driver denied it all the way to court till they knew I was appearing as a witness, at which point he folded and pled(sp?) guilty , my neighbour got their car repaired, I believe the driver got fined and susp sentence.
Jasandjules said:
These people are supposed to be honourable?
No, they call themselves 'honourable' in an attempt to prove that labels stick.MPs ceased being honourable decades ago, in the most part. The current crop are very clearly in it for themselves and have an arrogance that beggars belief...
IntriguedUser said:
If driver A hits someone's car, drives away, they chase you in the car you just hit and they capture your plate and say to insurance company XXX happened, what is the likely outcome if they have no evidence? If driver A denies it and there's no evidence what is the likely outcome?
Is it a police matter or civic? Driver A says police were not called, so it being civil means driver A could not potentially get jail time or points? IF there's no evidence, what's the worst case scenario that could happen?
Any comment would be appreciated, and no I'm not driver A....
Nothing at all in my experience. Hit from behind by pick up truck who then bolted. Got his number plate, reported to the Police and insurance, he denied any involvement, insurance case closed and Police not interested. End result, big bull bar shaped dent in my back end, £800 repair bill and pick up driver in the clear. Independent witnesses are the key factor (I believe), as my g/f's account didn't count as being admissible...Is it a police matter or civic? Driver A says police were not called, so it being civil means driver A could not potentially get jail time or points? IF there's no evidence, what's the worst case scenario that could happen?
Any comment would be appreciated, and no I'm not driver A....
I had the same thing happen to me today. Chased the guy whilst on the phone to the police and got his reg, but no witnesses as I was too busy following him to get the plate! According to the guy I spoke to, it's likely he'll be charged with failure to stop, but beyond that I doubt very much will happen. It's an offence to not stop and leave details, regardless of fault, so not sure how anyone can get away with that.
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