How long before I can show you my crash video?

[Largechris]

I caught some lunatic driving and (minor) collision on my dashcam in Peterborough two weeks ago. Uploaded to the Cambridgeshire dashcam police portal, written proper report with all the details 10 days ago. Receipt acknowledged but no reply.

I'm not supposed to upload to social media having reported it as a crime, but presumably there comes a point where the police have effectively said not interested and I can show PH the juicy video?

[Largechris]

TimmyMallett said:

I don't think there's anything to stop you (the mods may have specific rules on this site), but don't be upset if it impacts the case against the driver if you're wanting some sort of 'justice'.

Not going to affect me in anyway, both drivers were idiots and I only go through Peterborough as a last resort.

[Largechris]

Biggus thingus said:

Largechris said:

I caught some lunatic driving and (minor) collision on my dashcam in Peterborough two weeks ago. Uploaded to the Cambridgeshire dashcam police portal, written proper report with all the details 10 days ago. Receipt acknowledged but no reply.

I'm not supposed to upload to social media having reported it as a crime, but presumably there comes a point where the police have effectively said not interested and I can show PH the juicy video?

Why even bother showing it?

Is there a prize on offer or are you after lots of internet pats on back?

We all live for internet pats on the back, including you.

That's why you've posted ITT.

That's quite a deep point I know.

[Largechris]

Durzel said:

10 days is not really that long in the grand scheme of things. The guy might just be receiving his first NIP at this point.

I guess it depends on whether you want transient internet cred or something reverberating to actually happen to the driver.

As I say, transient internet cred is my raison d'etre.

[Largechris]

sebdangerfield said:

Largechris said:

Biggus thingus said:

Largechris said:

I caught some lunatic driving and (minor) collision on my dashcam in Peterborough two weeks ago. Uploaded to the Cambridgeshire dashcam police portal, written proper report with all the details 10 days ago. Receipt acknowledged but no reply.

I'm not supposed to upload to social media having reported it as a crime, but presumably there comes a point where the police have effectively said not interested and I can show PH the juicy video?

Why even bother showing it?

Is there a prize on offer or are you after lots of internet pats on back?

We all live for internet pats on the back, including you.

That's why you've posted ITT.

That's quite a deep point I know.

It's a fair point though. Either allow the police to investigate it or use it yourself to get some attention on the internet. You can only chose one so decide what you want and stick with it.

That was my point. I am allowing them to investigate.

I'm sure they are full speed ahead investigating. I have no doubt, nose to the grindstone, when they're not eating donuts in front of Netflix.

[Largechris]

Rereading my original post, I wasn't quite clear, apologies -

When you make the incident report, you don't actually upload the footage until the police ask for it. (At least on the Cambridgeshire Police part of the dashcam upoad portal).

So...

I've reported an accident, damage occured to two vehicles.

The police still haven't asked for the footage or allowed me to upload it ten days later.

To be serious, someone is probably trying to make an insurance claim at least.

[Largechris]

sebdangerfield said:

Largechris said:

Rereading my original post, I wasn't quite clear, apologies -

When you make the incident report, you don't actually upload the footage until the police ask for it. (At least on the Cambridgeshire Police part of the dashcam upoad portal).

So...

I've reported an accident, damage occured to two vehicles.

The police still haven't asked for the footage or allowed me to upload it ten days later.

To be serious, someone is probably trying to make an insurance claim at least.

Did you stop to provide your details to the two drivers? Their insurance claim will just continue parallel to the police side of things and it's much more important that they have an independent witness with video footage to help their claim than any police involvement.

In terms of the police side of things, it's just what you've been told. You can either post it up and potentially jeopardise a case or hold fire and give it to the police and they may be able to prosecute.

For unclear reasons neither of the drivers stopped to swap details so I was unable to assist.

On the broader point, legally I think it's almost certainly nonsense that posting a realtime video of an incident could ever jeopardise a case. How could it?

[Largechris]

Biggus thingus said:

I think we all know the answer to your first question

Wasn't able as too busy dealing with an erection and the dash cam button

Then I shall block you from seeing the video as you're clearly uninterested, based on your five posts ITT so far.

[Largechris]

I've still heard nothing so I chased the police today. They say neither of the drivers has reported it therefore they're not doing anything.

I explained (again) that the driver who was hit was on fake plates so he wasn't going to report it. Total disinterest from the police. Oh well I told them, hope these idiots don't kill anyone in the meantime.

[Largechris]

blingybongy said:

Largechris said:

I've still heard nothing so I chased the police today. They say neither of the drivers has reported it therefore they're not doing anything.

I explained (again) that the driver who was hit was on fake plates so he wasn't going to report it. Total disinterest from the police. Oh well I told them, hope these idiots don't kill anyone in the meantime.

Let's see it then.

I will wait for a mod to say it's ok.

I'm a stickler for the rules.

[Largechris]

How do I summon a mod ITT to ok my posting the vid ?

[Largechris]

Ok well here you all go. To confirm - police uninterested.

Throbber 1 in the black Passat undertakes Throbber 2 who has cloned plates. Yes the Passat hits the front corner of the van.

[Largechris]

Monkeylegend said:

Durzel said:

It's just a still image, not clickable.. damn tease

First time I clicked it worked, just tried again and it doesn't. I think I must have worn it out.

Anyway after all the build up it shows a few seconds of a Passat undertaking the white van and just clipping the nearside front as it cuts back in front again.

Not exactly a crash as hinted by the thread title.

Almost "nothing to see" here territory.

It's a crash

[Largechris]

Try again:

[Largechris]

Monkeylegend said:

Largechris said:

Monkeylegend said:

Durzel said:

It's just a still image, not clickable.. damn tease

First time I clicked it worked, just tried again and it doesn't. I think I must have worn it out.

Anyway after all the build up it shows a few seconds of a Passat undertaking the white van and just clipping the nearside front as it cuts back in front again.

Not exactly a crash as hinted by the thread title.

Almost "nothing to see" here territory.

It's a crash

I call that slight contact, not a crash

Could have been catastophic

[Largechris]

Monkeylegend said:

NateWM said:

Largechris said:

I caught some lunatic driving and (minor) collision on my dashcam in Peterborough two weeks ago. Uploaded to the Cambridgeshire dashcam police portal, written proper report with all the details 10 days ago. Receipt acknowledged but no reply.

I'm not supposed to upload to social media having reported it as a crime, but presumably there comes a point where the police have effectively said not interested and I can show PH the juicy video?

No one cares about your dashcam video. HTH.

How prophetic

Nonsense, I'm known for my quality posts.

Notable absence of any of their own exciting footage posted by the critics ITT.

[Largechris]

Monkeylegend said:

Largechris said:

Nonsense, I'm known for my quality posts.

Notable absence of any of their own exciting footage posted by the critics ITT.

We waited 28 days for that video, you cannot blame us for being rather underwhelmed

4 pages is a successful thread by any measure

[Largechris]

Monkeylegend said:

Silvanus said:

Why on earth have posters come here who have admitted they are uninterested in a dash cam video, only to then give the op abuse? very odd indeed

Look, we have had sleepless nights waiting for this video.

My OP description - "lunatic driving, minor collision" was absolutely spot on. Not my fault if you got over excited.