DWDC, Driving w/o insurance, leaving the scene of an accident

[the_lone_wolf]

Originally Posted by Ceri JC

Anyone got an idea of timeframe before he can expect a court summons/the next step of the prosecution?

Originally Posted by Ceri JC

I explained about the pot which insured drivers hit by uninsured drivers are paid out of, but didn't know whether or not this prevented the third party from pursuing civil proceedings against him.

AFAIK this is only if you cannot trace the driver at fault, rather than a pot so those who aren't insured don't have to pay for accidents.

[gruntygiggles]

Just spoke to my policeman friend and he said he is likely to get 6 points and an 8 week ban for driving without insurance, 3 points for leaving the scene and 3 points for DWDC.....all topped off with around a £400 fine and ordered to pay the cost of repair to the vehicle he hit.

So.....he won't go to prison, but he will most likely get a ban, fine and a fair few points!

[Swin]

Looks like a ban and plenty of the folding stuff to be handed over too...

even if the court does not order compensation for the damage to the car, the car owner can still take a civil case out againt him to regain the money..ie excess etc

[gruntygiggles]

Originally Posted by ricky

even if the court does not order compensation for the damage to the car, the car owner can still take a civil case out againt him to regain the money..ie excess etc

I would if I was in their position!

Ta for that Gruntygiggles.

What he gets on the day in court is dependent on the judge and the individuals personal circumstances. So whatever he gets I am sure he will learn his lesson...hopefully..

Originally Posted by fraser01

What he gets on the day in court is dependent on the judge and the individuals personal circumstances. So whatever he gets I am sure he will learn his lesson...hopefully..

Yes, talking to him about it again last week, the fright alone seems to have taught him his lesson. Anything else he gets will be a "bonus" incentive not to do it again.

Originally Posted by Ceri JC

Yes, talking to him about it again last week, the fright alone seems to have taught him his lesson. Anything else he gets will be a "bonus" incentive not to do it again.

Which in the end is the purpose of a punishment. We're always told that there are thousands of uninsured drivers on the roads, but I certainly wouldn't want to face the music if I got caught for it. There's no excuse, and the police should clamp down more, try to catch more people for it.

Your mate obviously knew it could end badly but still took the risk, he can have no complaints, and it sounds as if he does not. Credit to him for accepting the consequences with good grace, but as above - no sympathy for him really.