Hit and Run Letter after 14 days

[Civic3000]

I’m just wondering that due to being given a letter to registered keeper due to a failure to stop after 14 days. Can I still argue this in court? I know this applies to speeding tickets and red light tickets and classes as a NIP. I have been given a letter to identify the driver and the address of the driver. The car is no on finance or a rental and Logbook correct. Just wondering if the 14 day rule can still be argued.

[Opapayer]

No. Hope that helps

[davek_964]

Context: https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[Jamescrs]

14 day rule doesn't apply where there has been a road traffic collision, hitting someone with your car would fall into that bracket.

[Richard-390a0]

Civic3000 said:

I m just wondering that due to being given a letter to registered keeper due to a failure to stop after 14 days. Can I still argue this in court? I know this applies to speeding tickets and red light tickets and classes as a NIP. I have been given a letter to identify the driver and the address of the driver. The car is no on finance or a rental and Logbook correct. Just wondering if the 14 day rule can still be argued.

Before the initial post is deleted like it was on the prior thread.

[Countdown]

Civic3000 said:

I m just wondering that due to being given a letter to registered keeper due to a failure to stop after 14 days. Can I still argue this in court? I know this applies to speeding tickets and red light tickets and classes as a NIP. I have been given a letter to identify the driver and the address of the driver. The car is no on finance or a rental and Logbook correct. Just wondering if the 14 day rule can still be argued.

At the risk of stating the obvious - clutching at legal straws does kind of suggest that you know you're guilty of hitting somebody and then driving off....

[Jamescrs]

Richard-390a0 said:

Before the initial post is deleted like it was on the prior thread.

And from the previous thread:

Civic3000 said:
I have received a letter alleging that I was involved in a hit-and-run incident and requesting that I identify the driver of the vehicle within 28 days.

I do recall the incident in question. The individual involved was not in a vehicle. While I was driving, the person deliberately moved toward my car and attempted to make contact with it. They attempted to engage me in conversation, which I chose not to do. After checking that the road ahead was clear, I proceeded forward. At that point, the individual attempted to move in front of my vehicle but did not do so successfully.

There was no visible damage to my vehicle. My wing mirror had folded but remained intact and fully functional. Based on what I observed at the time, there appeared to be no damage to my vehicle or apparent injury to the individual.

I did not report the incident at the time, which I now recognise may have been an error in judgment. At the time, due to the minor nature of the incident and the absence of visible damage, I did not believe that a report or insurance claim would follow. I am now concerned that this may be an exaggerated or unfounded claim, although I understand there may have been witnesses.

I have been advised to seek legal advice and to return the form confirming that I was the driver of the vehicle on the date in question. I am seeking guidance on how best to proceed.

Any advice would be appreciated."

[ScoobyChris]

Some good advice on this thread... https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[bus_ter]

Is someone actually admitting to a hit and run incident and trying to find a way of getting out of it?

I can have sympathy for someone getting a ticket for doing 80mph in a 70mph. But if you're been identified in a hit and run then I think you need to face the consequences of your actions.

[Pica-Pica]

bus_ter said:

Is someone actually admitting to a hit and run incident and trying to find a way of getting out of it?

I can have sympathy for someone getting a ticket for doing 80mph in a 70mph. But if you're been identified in a hit and run then I think you need to face the consequences of your actions.

I agree. I can't stand slippery snakes.

[MustangGT]

Civic3000 said:

I m just wondering that due to being given a letter to registered keeper due to a failure to stop after 14 days. Can I still argue this in court? I know this applies to speeding tickets and red light tickets and classes as a NIP. I have been given a letter to identify the driver and the address of the driver. The car is no on finance or a rental and Logbook correct. Just wondering if the 14 day rule can still be argued.

Man up and accept you are in the wrong instead of clutching at non-existent legal straws in the hope of getting off. The fact that you wing mirror folded in is a clear indicator you had hit something/someone.

[OutInTheShed]

Why did the OP need to drive off when the pedestrian was trying to talk to him?

Maybe the 'pedestrian' was carrying a 4ft scaffold pole and seemed intent on doing him harm?

[Super Sonic]

Bloody Civic Drivers!

[GasEngineer]

Given the information you supplied on the other thread - there was no "hit" for you to "run" from.

If there were no injuries or damage then there is/was nothing to report or run from.

Just reply to the letter and tell them the facts as you posted.