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Police officer's word as evidence

I was the only witness to come forward after a collision on the M4 some years ago. I alleged that driver A was 100% responsible for the collision by... see more

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Police officer's word as evidence

@NMNeil I am guessing you are in the USA (or at least not in the UK) where your rules are very different to ours? see more

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Can We Recommend Products?

Will love to hear what you think once you have read them 👍 see more

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TC1474: Thanks for that, I have ordered a couple. see more

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Police officer's word as evidence

We had a few challenges to the no cell phone use while driving, in the form of "you have no evidence" I would seize the cell phone as evidence of... see more

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Police officer's word as evidence

A Police officer cannot as a rule give evidence of opinion except in a couple of circumstances, the first being the opinion that someone was/is drunk... see more

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A police officer's statement IS evidence (as is anyone else's), and can be used to successfully prosecute a speeding charge in some circumstances.. ... see more

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Police officer's word as evidence

Is there a certain reason that a police officer's word is considered sufficient grounds for a prosecution of someone using their phone at the wheel?... see more

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Can We Recommend Products?

If you enjoyed that, then you will definitely enjoy the books written by John Nichol see more

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Do You Know Someone Who Deserves One Of These?

From my perceived knowledge of US Govt Depts, I equated their DMV to our Licence issuers. My friend received a letter from the US Embassy banning... see more

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Can We Recommend Products?

I've read Vulcan 607, and it is, in my opinion, one of the best narratives of a war-time event ever written. Definitely rates in my top three. see more

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They cannot threaten you with theft of your own vehicle when they do not own the vehicle, and they should understand the basic definition of theft. ... see more

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Auto renewal not cancelled!

If you can't get satisfaction from the RAC, take it up with your bank. I have had this problem with other companies in the past and make... see more

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Thanks @TC1474 for that I’m quite into that sort of thing myself, especially the aircraft side, despite having zero military history myself or... see more

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Insurance claim help

@TC1474 Yes...I am glad they are admitting their faults but am unpleased with the £70 compensation. They have also told me I can keep my courtesy... see more

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Feeling defeated: looking for advice

@Santa I come here looking for help, and get a load of guff. I said nothing alleging quotas or incentives, the fact you brought them up speaks of... see more

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Feeling defeated: looking for advice

The situation you describe is naturally from your, somewhat aggrieved, perspective. Examiners have no quotas or any incentives to pass or fail... see more

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Insurance claim help

@thelonestoner At least part of the problem has been resolved but non the less, you can tell them (and they know) that until the account is... see more

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I have recently become an avid reader of the books written by John Nichol who was part of the first crew shot down in the Gulf first time round and... see more

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Do You Know Someone Who Deserves One Of These?

@Rolebama But neither DVLA nor DVSA (which used to be called VOSA ...) is responsible for enforcing the law, that is the job of the police and the... see more

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Do You Know Someone Who Deserves One Of These?

But it's California, the land of fruits and nuts, so what do you expect? see more

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Do You Know Someone Who Deserves One Of These?

Found this. Can you see DVLA or VOSA copying? see more

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