Who gets the points?
Discussion
Sparkzz said:
Jonno02 said:
Are you really asking if you get the points for driving an un-roadworthy vehicle, even if you're not on the log book?
Yes, doesn't the registered keeper have the responsibility of ensuring the vehicle is in a roadworthy condition? This is why I ask.Everytime I drive a car that is not my own, its given a once over to make sure its fine before I go anywhere, pure common sense... I would rather I took 5 minutes checking then having a blowout at 70mph and crashing.
swerni said:
I assume you jack the car up, rotate the tyres while checking for any defects and the check all the fluid levels and break pads before seeing ?
Didn't think so
I'm sure he is happy to check the brake pads, but would probably struggle to even locate the break pads! Is any car fitted with break pads?Didn't think so
swerni said:
DIW35 said:
swerni said:
I assume you jack the car up, rotate the tyres while checking for any defects and the check all the fluid levels and break pads before seeing ?
Didn't think so
I'm sure he is happy to check the brake pads, but would probably struggle to even locate the break pads! Is any car fitted with break pads?Didn't think so
Also totally your responsibility and your points, however equally responsible is the owner for having a substandard car
The offence is for driving the vehicle. I've got several unroadworthy vehicles registered in my name but have no intention of trying to take them on a public road in their current state. It's not an offence to own an unroadworthy vehicle. If someone was to drive one of them on the road, they'd deserve the points (or a medal in the case of my old Landy))
pits said:
Also totally your responsibility and your points, however equally responsible is the owner for having a substandard car
That too would depend on a number of factors and would by no means be automatic.brrapp said:
The offence is for driving the vehicle.
It's 'using', which may or may not involve driving.Edited by SS2. on Wednesday 22 February 11:08
SS2. said:
pits said:
Also totally your responsibility and your points, however equally responsible is the owner for having a substandard car
That too would depend on a number of factors and would by no means be automatic.As the driver it is your responsibility and you will get points and fine for it, as didn't check vehicle as you should.
As the owner though, you really should look after your vehicle, especially if you're going to lend it out to people as your responsibilities is to look after your own car and keep it roadworthy, even if you don't get the points and fine and your mate does, even then you should have some moral obligation and at least pay the fine
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