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sharriso74 20-07-06 07:28 PM

Victims Charter
 
Has anyone heard of this before?

Reason I'm asking is at the start of the month I got taken out by someone turning righ into my path. Today I get a letter from the Met asking me to fill in the details of the accident. Sent me a witness form so questions like How far from the incident/colision where you? I found rather amusing. But the last page is a form stating that tif there is sufficient evidence there are four ways they could deal with the case and to tick the box I feel most appropriate as my views will be considered.

The options are

1. Summoned to court etc
2. Driver improvement course
3. Warned as to driving conduct
4. no further action

Peter Henry 20-07-06 07:33 PM

So which box you favouring then mate? 8)

kciN 20-07-06 07:36 PM

5)Check and double check mirrors? (Car, I mean)

sharriso74 20-07-06 07:36 PM

Most likely go with the improvement course, if nothing else it at least inconviences him. I'm bit grumpy 6 weeks in a cast, cancelled track day, cancelled flying leasons and it itches like hell at the moment.

Kate 20-07-06 07:50 PM

I had to fill in one of those too and had a chuckle. 'How far away from the incident were you?'

Anyway, I chose the first option and he is due in court in September for driving without due care and attention and no insurance. Hopefully will have the book thrown at him.

sharriso74 20-07-06 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kate
'How far away from the incident were you?'.

I should have put 'Very sorry didn't measure how far I bounced down the road.'

How long did it all take and did it affect the insurance paying out?

It was the wifes bike and she's starting to look at my Triumph. I need to replace hers soon

Warren 20-07-06 08:10 PM

it all depends on what the bloke is like, as to what punishment you would rather give him, dont you think.

some people are too far gone for a driver improvement course.

Stig 20-07-06 08:56 PM

I had one of these too. I chose option 1.

Bus driver had literally just left the station to start his shift. Jumped red lights and I rode straight into the side of the bus. I wouldn't have been so ready to chose this option had he not first say it was my fault, and the carry on to say that I was a liar and trying to blame him for my mistake. :roll:

He was let off completely of any charges at all. How's that for justice. :roll:

Took me 2 years to get my claim settled too.

So I wouldn't be too bothered what option you choose. They wont pay any attention to it.

Flamin_Squirrel 20-07-06 09:17 PM

You get given the same options if you fill in a witness form too. I don't really understand the point though.

If a crime has been commited it should be up to the police to persue it, and that includes approaching the victim/witnesses to gather evidence. It seems with this form that they want to put decisions to the vote, turning control of the justice system over to the mob. I guess those who shout loudest will get their way :roll:

Ch00 21-07-06 02:16 PM

Always choose number one.

Get them sent to court. Saying that if they go not quilty then u may be called as a witness.

Ch00

Mogs 21-07-06 02:28 PM

Number 1 for sure, he'll get number 3 there, possibly number 2 and a fine too, even if he get off scott free he'll always remember it and hopefully be a bit more careful.

Lou M 21-07-06 02:44 PM

Mr Lou chose No 2. He fel that the course would do the driver more good than harm.
We never saw her driving again :shock:

Kate 21-07-06 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharriso74
Quote:

Originally Posted by Kate
'How far away from the incident were you?'.

I should have put 'Very sorry didn't measure how far I bounced down the road.'

How long did it all take and did it affect the insurance paying out?

It was the wifes bike and she's starting to look at my Triumph. I need to replace hers soon

Lol, my answer was '0'.

The police investigation was completely seperate to the insurance, the guy who hit me didn't have a leg to stand on and admitted liability very quickly. My accident details are here - http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.ph...er=asc&start=0. I think the insurance paid out within a couple of months.

Caddy2000 21-07-06 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sharriso74
Most likely go with the improvement course, if nothing else it at least inconviences him. I'm bit grumpy 6 weeks in a cast, cancelled track day, cancelled flying leasons and it itches like hell at the moment.

Lucky that you didn't get nicked for driving without due care and attention. Take the g*t to court! I wasn't given this choice in Essex.


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