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  • Police officer's word as evidence
    Fair enough. I am fully familiar with PACE, and a warrant here is not required to obtain phone records or to search a vehicle see more
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  • Police officer's word as evidence
    British by birth, moved from Croydon to Los Angeles in 96, so I've seen both UK, and US law, and there's very little difference.... see more
    by NMNeil
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  • Insurance advice. Damage own car
    So.... Let me get this right. The bollards belong to you and you paid for them to be installed. Is that correct? If so then I repeat that it is... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Insurance advice. Damage own car
    Hello, Thank you for your reply. I don't know what to say. Ive just spoken to her about the car. The car was my ex wife responsibility. The... see more
    by Fellowscot
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  • Insurance advice. Damage own car
    Reporting any injury, loss or damage refers to the third party only, not your own vehicle. That is why I said if damage has been caused to third... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Insurance advice. Damage own car
    That is absolutely true so far as the criminal law is concerned. However, the OP is almost certainly obliged to tell his insurer. Aviva's Ts and... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Insurance advice. Damage own car
    @Fellowscot The first question is. Was any damage caused to the bollards. If the answer is no, then no accident/crash has occurred as the law... see more
    by TC1474
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  • Drink driving
    ​​​​​​​It is more common than you think and not just drinking but eating as well. see more
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  • Drink driving
    I vaguely remember a story of a driver who was fined for taking a sip of a soft drink whilst stopped at traffic lights. ​​​​​​​I suspect there... see more
    by Mark07
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  • Insurance advice. Damage own car
    Hello, Please accept my apologies if this has been asked. I have only had one time experience with insurance companies after a car bumped into... see more
    by Fellowscot
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  • Accident with a bus at a roundabout
    @ExpyreFrom your description, yes, you were at fault, but the bus driver isn't blameless. Regardless of fault, you're obliged to tell your... see more
    by Beelzebub
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  • Accident with a bus at a roundabout
    Hi all, Just looking for a bit of advice on this… Im a young, learner driver that owns and is fully insured on my personal car. Recently, i got... see more
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  • Do You Know Someone Who Deserves One Of These?
    I always thought it was extremely hard to lose your driving license in the USA, to the point where you'd have to do something so bad you'd probably... see more
    by Drivingforfun
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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
    by Rolebama
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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
    by TC1474
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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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  • Can We Recommend Products?
    TC1474: Thanks for that, I have ordered a couple. see more
    by Rolebama
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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
    by NMNeil
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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
    by TC1474
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  • Police officer's word as evidence
    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
    by Beelzebub
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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
    by Drivingforfun
    • 09-06-24 16:30
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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
    by TC1474
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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
    by Rolebama
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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
    by Rolebama
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  • Insurance claim help
    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
    by TC1474
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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
    by Santa
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  • Can We Recommend Products?
    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
    by Drivingforfun
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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
    by thelonestoner
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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
    by TB90
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