Crash, car taken without permission, no insurance/licence
Discussion
Hi, asking the below on behalf of a relative (no, really).
He’s taken his partners car in the night without permission, he’s not insured, has a provisional licence, and has managed to roll the car into a field.
The 2 rear passengers are injured with cuts/bruises and a concussion, nothing majorly serious at this stage it seems. No front passenger.
The car is a complete write off of course and of low value.
To keep the insurance valid, his partner has said he took the car without permission, which is true.
I’ve advised him to take legal advice before doing anything. Of course the entire situation is terrible and he’s been stupid. That goes without saying.
Can anyone advise what may happen next, there could be mitigating circumstances relating to mental health (tablets etc), but I’m not sure. The police didn’t say too much as far as I know but I assume they’ll be paying a visit to them soon?
He’s taken his partners car in the night without permission, he’s not insured, has a provisional licence, and has managed to roll the car into a field.
The 2 rear passengers are injured with cuts/bruises and a concussion, nothing majorly serious at this stage it seems. No front passenger.
The car is a complete write off of course and of low value.
To keep the insurance valid, his partner has said he took the car without permission, which is true.
I’ve advised him to take legal advice before doing anything. Of course the entire situation is terrible and he’s been stupid. That goes without saying.
Can anyone advise what may happen next, there could be mitigating circumstances relating to mental health (tablets etc), but I’m not sure. The police didn’t say too much as far as I know but I assume they’ll be paying a visit to them soon?
Why would your relative need legal advice?
He/she has committed no crime but is the victim of a crime, so a police report may be in order. Something like "My car was taken without my consent". No need to elaborate or mention mitigating circumstances, that's something the person who took the car will have to deal with, not your relative.
He/she has committed no crime but is the victim of a crime, so a police report may be in order. Something like "My car was taken without my consent". No need to elaborate or mention mitigating circumstances, that's something the person who took the car will have to deal with, not your relative.
Would agree with the advice to get legal advice. Best case scenario is 6 pts for no insurance, and a punitive premium for the next 5 years. Worst case is the injury claim thats going to come from the passengers. Tell him not to blame his partner for telling the truth, and apologise to her for being an idiot.
NMNeil said:
Why would your relative need legal advice?
He/she has committed no crime but is the victim of a crime, so a police report may be in order. Something like "My car was taken without my consent". No need to elaborate or mention mitigating circumstances, that's something the person who took the car will have to deal with, not your relative.
My relative is the one who took his partners car and crashed it!He/she has committed no crime but is the victim of a crime, so a police report may be in order. Something like "My car was taken without my consent". No need to elaborate or mention mitigating circumstances, that's something the person who took the car will have to deal with, not your relative.
Psycho Warren said:
Hopefully he will be done for TWOC, no insurance, no licence, careless or dangerous driving for the crash etc etc.
This.He sounds like an utterly reckless and idiotic individual who needs his arse kicked with great force to prevent him doing it again.
I could be wrong, but I'm going to guess that the 'rear passengers' were children.
ArchEnemy said:
Lord Marylebone said:
This.
He sounds like an utterly reckless and idiotic individual who needs his arse kicked with great force to prevent him doing it again.
I could be wrong, but I'm going to guess that the 'rear passengers' were children.
They were adults.He sounds like an utterly reckless and idiotic individual who needs his arse kicked with great force to prevent him doing it again.
I could be wrong, but I'm going to guess that the 'rear passengers' were children.
I stand by my comments about the driver requiring his backside kicked.
Aretnap said:
giantdefy said:
RSTurboPaul said:
Driving without insurance is 6 points IIRC.
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