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My brother's been banned for driving for a while, but recently there was a crash near our home, in which case he was asked to move his vehicle by a police officer to allow room for the tow truck to come in, thankfully i was around to assist the PC on this occassion.
But if noone else was there, could or should he move the vehicle himself even if it's only a matter of a few metres?
My brother's been banned for driving for a while, but recently there was a crash near our home, in which case he was asked to move his vehicle by a police officer to allow room for the tow truck to come in, thankfully i was around to assist the PC on this occassion.
But if noone else was there, could or should he move the vehicle himself even if it's only a matter of a few metres?
Actually no he shouldn't move the vehicle and if you drove it instead were you insured?
The similar scenario exists that motorists who have moved past the white lines to let police cars get past through red traffic lights have found themselves with 3 points and fines when caught by traffic light cameras.
The similar scenario exists that motorists who have moved past the white lines to let police cars get past through red traffic lights have found themselves with 3 points and fines when caught by traffic light cameras.
Officially no.
Explain the situation to the police officer get it documented and signed that he was being forced to do it to aid the police and you have your defence should anything come of it.
I don't know any police officer that when faced with that scenario would prosecute or who wouldn't just say "Give me the keys and I'll move it".
Explain the situation to the police officer get it documented and signed that he was being forced to do it to aid the police and you have your defence should anything come of it.
I don't know any police officer that when faced with that scenario would prosecute or who wouldn't just say "Give me the keys and I'll move it".
mark69sheer said:
Should the officer move it and prang it , what would the legality be there?
I know its unlikely that if an officer asks you to move it common sense would suggest he won't then decide to prosecute you but these days you never know.
I know its unlikely that if an officer asks you to move it common sense would suggest he won't then decide to prosecute you but these days you never know.
Edited by Glassman on Wednesday 28th November 01:23
Yellabowley said:
Common sense - The law - Reality
Do they ever meet?
Officers are covered by the force insurance to drive any car. Otherwise we'd not be able to move cars that are abandoned by drink drivers for example. How far the coverage extends I'm not entirely sure.
They may well be, but there is no way I'd let a stranger move my car for me. If it was parked legally but I couldn't drive it then tough luck to whoever wanted it moving.Do they ever meet?
Officers are covered by the force insurance to drive any car. Otherwise we'd not be able to move cars that are abandoned by drink drivers for example. How far the coverage extends I'm not entirely sure.
H_Kan said:
Yellabowley said:
Common sense - The law - Reality
Do they ever meet?
Officers are covered by the force insurance to drive any car. Otherwise we'd not be able to move cars that are abandoned by drink drivers for example. How far the coverage extends I'm not entirely sure.
They may well be, but there is no way I'd let a stranger move my car for me. If it was parked legally but I couldn't drive it then tough luck to whoever wanted it moving.Do they ever meet?
Officers are covered by the force insurance to drive any car. Otherwise we'd not be able to move cars that are abandoned by drink drivers for example. How far the coverage extends I'm not entirely sure.
It would be tough luck to you if it were about to be engulfed by fire, flood, a collapsing building, obstructing a fire engine (guess how they move it !) etc etc.
H_Kan said:
Yellabowley said:
Common sense - The law - Reality
Do they ever meet?
Officers are covered by the force insurance to drive any car. Otherwise we'd not be able to move cars that are abandoned by drink drivers for example. How far the coverage extends I'm not entirely sure.
They may well be, but there is no way I'd let a stranger move my car for me. If it was parked legally but I couldn't drive it then tough luck to whoever wanted it moving.Do they ever meet?
Officers are covered by the force insurance to drive any car. Otherwise we'd not be able to move cars that are abandoned by drink drivers for example. How far the coverage extends I'm not entirely sure.
Afraid that view makes you look silly, IMHO.
OP - I don't think your brother should move a car when asked by BiB, and he could have handed the keys over. If it's on the road, I'm (hoping) guessing he still has insurance cover for his car?
Yellabowley said:
Common sense - The law - Reality
Do they ever meet?
Officers are covered by the force insurance to drive any car. Otherwise we'd not be able to move cars that are abandoned by drink drivers for example. .
Do they ever meet?
Officers are covered by the force insurance to drive any car. Otherwise we'd not be able to move cars that are abandoned by drink drivers for example. .
however they can only move vehicle class they are authorised to drive so would need truck/bus/motor cycle etc license to move said vehicle.mark69sheer said:
Actually no he shouldn't move the vehicle and if you drove it instead were you insured?
The similar scenario exists that motorists who have moved past the white lines to let police cars get past through red traffic lights have found themselves with 3 points and fines when caught by traffic light cameras.
Full comp with cover over my bro's vehicle, so yes, completely legit.The similar scenario exists that motorists who have moved past the white lines to let police cars get past through red traffic lights have found themselves with 3 points and fines when caught by traffic light cameras.
I'll advise him if it happens again, then just leave it there
I guess if he is to abide by the law then he just has to. don't think I'd move it for a tow truck, but if an ambulance or fire engine then would.
I remember reading about air law and all the 'thou shalt not's. Then goes on to say 'however in a life or death situation the rule book goes out the window'
I think decency and sense comes into play, and any mag who can't see that shouldn't be doing the job.
I remember reading about air law and all the 'thou shalt not's. Then goes on to say 'however in a life or death situation the rule book goes out the window'
I think decency and sense comes into play, and any mag who can't see that shouldn't be doing the job.
tigger1 said:
H_Kan said:
Yellabowley said:
Common sense - The law - Reality
Do they ever meet?
Officers are covered by the force insurance to drive any car. Otherwise we'd not be able to move cars that are abandoned by drink drivers for example. How far the coverage extends I'm not entirely sure.
They may well be, but there is no way I'd let a stranger move my car for me. If it was parked legally but I couldn't drive it then tough luck to whoever wanted it moving.Do they ever meet?
Officers are covered by the force insurance to drive any car. Otherwise we'd not be able to move cars that are abandoned by drink drivers for example. How far the coverage extends I'm not entirely sure.
Afraid that view makes you look silly, IMHO.
OP - I don't think your brother should move a car when asked by BiB, and he could have handed the keys over. If it's on the road, I'm (hoping) guessing he still has insurance cover for his car?
Having said that if it was an ambulance or fire brigade then I probably would move it as chances of being caught are slim but I thinkk doing it in front of bib is asking for trouble.
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