Swains lane hit and run
jds_1981
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Piss poor by the police. Tell the victim that they probably won't be able to go after CCTV for several days, then when he gets it for them they write a letter to the owner asking who was driving..
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-48146525
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-englan ... n-into-air
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-48146525
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-englan ... n-into-air
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Cynic that I am.... the owner of the car will probably be unable to remember who was driving and take the FTF charge, rather than the potentially more serious charges resulting from the collision.
Unless of course better CCTV can be found that identifies the driver.0 -
Oops, realised I missed this in the SCR thread. My excuse is that was a totally inappropriate thread...FCN 9 || FCN 50
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yeah sorry i posted it in SCR. That seems to be a coverall thread nowadaysFCN = 40
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Latest I read is that the police have actually got off their asses and done something and written to the registered owner of the vehicle.I've added a signature to prove it is still possible.0
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If you want a thoroughly depressing read that will show it's absolute anarchy out on the roads and no one GAF about it you could do worse than start here
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And jailed him
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no mention of a driving ban?FCN = 40
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MTB-Idle wrote:no mention of a driving ban?
They damn well ought to be for life IMO, the video footage made the incident look like a blatant "seek and destroy" mission, rather than a SMIDSY incident.================
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But when he's out in less than a year is he allowed to jump back behind the wheel?0
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He got a 34 month ban, reading this I'd say there's more thana fair chance that he was drink driving
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20 months sentence, and the police didn't consider it a priority to gather evidence.0
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TGOTB wrote:MTB-Idle wrote:no mention of a driving ban?keef66 wrote:But when he's out in less than a year is he allowed to jump back behind the wheel?
yeah this was kinda my point, I'm glad someone grasped it. 20 month sentence, out in say 9 months for good behaviour; straight back behind the wheel with a chip on his shoulder relating to cyclists.
Fortunately it appears he does have a specific driving ban too but as we know this rarely stops drivers with convictions.FCN = 40 -
I know you shouldn't go by appearances, but his mug shot doesn't suggest an individual who's genuinely remorseful and likely to be driving Miss Daisy when he gets the keys back...0
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elbowloh wrote:
Bl00dy hell, what a complete imbecile - I mean I know he's an estate agent and all, but even so.
That's disgusting, shocking, incomprehensible behaviour, and then to go on and lie about it.
I wonder what he will end up with, suspended sentence, some paltry fine, and that's it?
That is the kind of person who should have their driving licence taken away permanently, and never be allowed to own a motorised vehicle again - once they get out of jail.Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
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Daniel B wrote:elbowloh wrote:
Bl00dy hell, what a complete imbecile - I mean I know he's an estate agent and all, but even so.
That's disgusting, shocking, incomprehensible behaviour, and then to go on and lie about it.
I wonder what he will end up with, suspended sentence, some paltry fine, and that's it?
That is the kind of person who should have their driving licence taken away permanently, and never be allowed to own a motorised vehicle again - once they get out of jail.
Agreed. I don't know why but this bit stood out for me in amongst the other unjustified rage - "smashing his own wing mirror in a temper tantrum and driving off."
If you can get that mad while in control of a vehicle, you've proved yourself incapable.0 -
elbowloh wrote:
There's some more detail in this one too:
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Two things in tabloid reporting I despise with a passion.
What does it matter that the 69 year old alleged man is 'elderly' or that the victims bike was worth or cost £2500?Felt F70 05 (Turbo)
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Daniel B wrote:elbowloh wrote:
Bl00dy hell, what a complete imbecile - I mean I know he's an estate agent and all, but even so.
That's disgusting, shocking, incomprehensible behaviour, and then to go on and lie about it.
I wonder what he will end up with, suspended sentence, some paltry fine, and that's it?
That is the kind of person who should have their driving licence taken away permanently, and never be allowed to own a motorised vehicle again - once they get out of jail.
He's lucky the witnesses wanted to come forward. I had something similar albeit my bike wasn't written off and the guy who helped me said specifically he wouldn't give me his details as he didn't want the hassle.
Police found the guy, he denied it, they put an add out for witnesses and that was that.0 -
Because the old man in vulnerable and it's not his fault, and the cyclist deserves no sympathy because he is rich.0