corsa02
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My brothers a new driver and was strugling to park the car, i got out to park the car and was just about done when a cop was there tapping on the window.
He said he had seen what happened and believed i was not insured to behind the wheel of this car.
He knew exactly what happened, but still did me over.
I pleaded with him, how i had my own car and was insured on it. But i could not convince him my policy covered me to drive the car, which it didn't! And neither does my brothers.
Know he has said to expect a summons in the post.
Ive looked on the DVLA site and and the minimum points i can get is 6 and upto 8.
Problem is i have had my license for a year and have 3 points for speeding (45 in a 40)
What can i do know, im pissed off. Do you think i can get 6 points ontop of my three? What will happen to me then? Or do you think ill get just three and a ban. Plus not forgeting a ban!
Im seriously thinking of ignoring the summon as it was away from my home town. Hoping they dont come after me.
I can't afford to loose my licence plus being 19 my insurance guna be messed
Look at me, im like a convict. lol. alwas abided by the law!
[Edited on 20-08-2005 by corsa02]
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nickyboy01
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"If" it goes as far as court then you will lose your license as you already have 3 points but chances of him actually sumitting anything is pretty minimal, prolly did it to scare ya
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Kerry
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Halfords sell cheap pushbikes 
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corsa02
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so he could end up not submiting it or the court deciding not to do anything.
he was a right d**k.
how long before do you think it might come through.
and what do you think i will have to put up with ignoring it
[Edited on 20-08-2005 by corsa02]
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corsa02
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lol, it'll prob be faster than my 1.4 civic i have to put up with at the moment
but seriously if it does go as far as court and i do get 6 point thats prett bad, 9 points in a year.
im sure they can hang me for it
[Edited on 20-08-2005 by corsa02]
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Haimsey
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how long you had your license, cus if you lose it in forst year (i think) you have to redo your test dont you 
Marcy Marc 
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Andrew
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quote:
Originally posted by Kerry
Halfords sell cheap pushbikes
your a proper cow 
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Skinz
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if it does go to court, explain your story they will probably be very leniant
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Rob H
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Thats really shit  . Out of curiosity, where were you? In a car park, on the street etc?
If It were me, I know i'd fight it in court. Pleading innocent would be silly, but i'd deffinatly fight my corner, as it seems very, very petty considering the circumstances. How far did you actually drive the car? Was it just a simple shuffle in the parking space to get it in right or did you move it some distance.
If It really was just a simple shuffle, or for a silly short distance, and it comes to a court hearing, then Personally I'd be writing to a couple of national newspapaers, as they'd love a story like this showing how petty the police of today can be, when theres simply no need. A warning yes, but to go so far as court for something so minor is pathetic 
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corsa02
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Awight, we where in the city center and he was parallel parking.
How he passed his test i dont knw! Anyway it was ridiculous how he culdn't do it so i did it. It was all lined up and everthing, just did it in one go.
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Nic Barnes
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its not the point though that the policeman was being a twat, if you had accidental slipped on accelerator when reversing and killed someone on injured em, well, thats jail.
ive been crashed into by an un-insured drivere so i have strong views on it. i wont let my mates even move my car off my drive unless i know theyre covered.
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Craigos
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Theres No point Ignoring the court summons, Because you will have a warrant out for "Failing to appear" Which alone is a prison Offence! It doesnt matter how far away you are from home. They will issue the warrant to your local police station. And You will have to go court. and yes you will be banned. Proberly for 6months.
[Edited on 21-08-2005 by Craigos]
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SetH
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Harsh, and could easily happen to anyone.
some coppers really have lost touch with humanity.
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corsa02
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someone just informed me that a warrant cannot be passed unless the offence is punishable b a prison sentence.
im only messing tho dont fink i got the balls not to go BUT regarding the circumstance and what a bitch there being about it ive considered it!
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corsa02
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say if i do get six points and a ban plus fine.
when i have re done my test will i still have 9 points on my license, what happens then?
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Nic Barnes
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you will still have 9 points on your liscence for 3 years i think it is now, but you have to tell insurance company for up to 5 years. your points will have a code with them that, when you go to insure your car will inform the company you have been banned for driving without insurance, so it is then at their discretion wether to offer you a really high premium or tell you they wont insure you.
this has happened to a mate of mine. in his case i have no sympathy, yours is a little different, although still breaking the law
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jmacd
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You will probably get point and a fine, followed by a big insurane premium. Thinking about it i bet a few people on her could easily have been caught in a similar situation.
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corsa02
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looks like im off the road for a good few years
oh we'll
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Nath
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quote:
Originally posted by SetH
Harsh, and could easily happen to anyone.
some coppers really have lost touch with humanity.
Tis very harsh.
I'm forever moving my sisters car off my driveway to enable me to get mine out the garage. Obviously i'm not insured on her car but if she isnt at home what can I do?
Fucking Policeman was on a power trip by the sound of it. I don't think he'll follow it up. Sounds like he wanted to be a cunt.
[Edited on 21-08-2005 by Nath]
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Craigos
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I think he will follow it up. and you will still have your points on after your bans up. and u wont have to do your test again!!!
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richard_syko
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Got to be honest some are right pricks with attitude. Really fucks me off 
Although when you get stopped and there polite, laidback I make their life easier.
Just the fuckers and ussually women police officers, power hungry mo fos.
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L33 LEG
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no offence mate, but u wer driving a car in a city cente when u wernt insured. u know the law, u knew u wernt insured so whats ur problem? im not sayin its not harsh, but its the law and u knew about it.
and ye, 6 points in first 2yrs of driving they make u re-take test again and ur points r still on ur license. i wudnt worry too much about insurance, mine only went up 50quid when i lost my license the first time
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IvIarkgraham
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your aloud upto 6 in first 12 months and then 12 after that
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John
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your aloud upto 6 in first 12 months and then 12 after that
No your not.
Your allowed up 2 6 in the first 24 months.
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Greg_M
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chances are he will file a report, and his sergent will tell him to piss off and laugh in his face.
either that or he was just scaring you
[Edited on 21-08-2005 by Greg_M]
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