I got a speeding ticket for a car I sold! Help!
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Hi, I was wondering if this has happened to anyone here...
I sold a car on the 28/07/2015 and today I got a Speeding ticket for that car, the real problem is that I haven't had back the notice to say I sold it, I have since re-written to the DVLA and informed them I have sold. Also I spoke to the guy who I sold the car to and he said he'd sold it on (it was a part ex deal, non dealer) and he said he would text me the details, of course he's gone completely cold now and I can't get hold of him, the only thing I have is his address, I don't even have his name.
Now I'm a little worried because I don't want £100 and REALLY don't want 3 points as it'll affect my job.
How cooperative/sympathetic will the police be? I have some supporting evidence such as insurance cancellation and neighbours as witnesses to say I haven't had the car for a while, I am uncomfortably worried about this, anyone with any experience?
Many Thanks
I sold a car on the 28/07/2015 and today I got a Speeding ticket for that car, the real problem is that I haven't had back the notice to say I sold it, I have since re-written to the DVLA and informed them I have sold. Also I spoke to the guy who I sold the car to and he said he'd sold it on (it was a part ex deal, non dealer) and he said he would text me the details, of course he's gone completely cold now and I can't get hold of him, the only thing I have is his address, I don't even have his name.
Now I'm a little worried because I don't want £100 and REALLY don't want 3 points as it'll affect my job.
How cooperative/sympathetic will the police be? I have some supporting evidence such as insurance cancellation and neighbours as witnesses to say I haven't had the car for a while, I am uncomfortably worried about this, anyone with any experience?
Many Thanks
Thanks for everyone's replies.
I knew the guys name at the time but that was a month ago, can't remember it now.
I wasn't aware of an online tool, will look that up next time thanks
I didn't write up a receipt of sale, I always get one when I buy but never thought of doing it for sales unless they requested, to be honest 95% of my cars go to scrap. It's something I shall be doing in the future.
After having a night of sleep on it I feel somewhat safe that nothing will come of this, will try finding out his name later.
I knew the guys name at the time but that was a month ago, can't remember it now.
I wasn't aware of an online tool, will look that up next time thanks
I didn't write up a receipt of sale, I always get one when I buy but never thought of doing it for sales unless they requested, to be honest 95% of my cars go to scrap. It's something I shall be doing in the future.
After having a night of sleep on it I feel somewhat safe that nothing will come of this, will try finding out his name later.
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