Kevxx
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I've just been offered that, or to be "prosecuted" for having my car on the road 24th of feb without insurance (washing it) NOT DRIVING IT. It was insured 25th of Feb at 8am, the police said "ohh this'll prob just get chucked out", and my 2 years is in june so i'm ban i believe 
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Skylined
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Let them prosecute you, court will throw that out
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John
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That's slightly harsh although the law.
You had definitely just moved it from private ground to wash it and something with an ANPR camera happened to drive by?
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P1CK4D
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Do you not have a driveway to wash your car on?
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LeeM
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whats the offence, keeping an uninsured vehicle on the public highway or something? whats the most you can get for that?
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Kevxx
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i'm thinking of waiting the 28 days, even the police said it's clear i wasn't trying to get away with anything, i was only washing the car, and he happened to drive by basically.
i'll have to talk to a lawyer, i work as a driver, i need my licence i know everyone says that, but i didn't speed or any common offence, i fucking washed my car :@
no drive-way
and £5000 is meant to be the fine, and criminal record, i'm sure the proc fiscal thinks i was driving or something, cause the only reason i accepted it from the police without asking for pics etc was because he said it was a much lesser offence 
[Edited on 24-03-2009 by Kevxx]
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Chris x
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My 2 years is in June.
Sounds like a load of shit to me!
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JonnyJ
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Like John said its extremely harsh but you can't have a car even parked on the road with no insurance.
You might get away with it though...
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John
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Where was the car parked normally if you don't have a driveway?
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Colin
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In the eyes of the law you've done wrong. If you let it roll to court & actually have to stand in front of the judge it will depend completelly on how hes feeling on the day/who you get. If you get done you'll get the same points but probably a larger fine.
Id chance it, like you said you need your license for your job thus you've nothing to loose!!
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Kevxx
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quote:
Originally posted by John
Where was the car parked normally if you don't have a driveway?
in my project thread, see the private road, thats my mates i sit it there normally.
Colin that seems fair, but i can't afford a bigger fine  i'm gonna have to to talk to a lawyer!
[Edited on 24-03-2009 by Kevxx]
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P1CK4D
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If there is the chance to go to court. Go. Makes a HUGE difference. Trust me 
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John
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Did you trailer it round 
I'd go to court.
From what i've seen on road wars you'll get a £10 fine.
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Kevxx
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Originally posted by John
Where was the car parked normally if you don't have a driveway?
in my project thread, see the private road, thats my mates i sit it there normally.
Colin that seems fair, but i can't afford a bigger fine i'm gonna have to to talk to a lawyer!
[Edited on 24-03-2009 by Kevxx]
It will take around a year to go to court so plenty time to save up. Meanwhile you get to keep driving.
Lawyers cost money just defend yourself.
Ignore any letters unless its a court citation.
[Edited on 24-03-2009 by Colin]
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Kevxx
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quote:
Originally posted by John
Did you trailer it round
I'd go to court.
From what i've seen on road wars you'll get a £10 fine.
well yes actually, my mot was the next day never thought much of it to be honest!
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Kevxx
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
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Originally posted by Kevxx
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Originally posted by John
Where was the car parked normally if you don't have a driveway?
in my project thread, see the private road, thats my mates i sit it there normally.
Colin that seems fair, but i can't afford a bigger fine i'm gonna have to to talk to a lawyer!
[Edited on 24-03-2009 by Kevxx]
It will take around a year to go to court so plenty time to save up. Meanwhile you get to keep driving.
Lawyers cost money just defend yourself.
Ignore any letters unless its a court citation.
[Edited on 24-03-2009 by Colin]
so if i let this go to court, and say i still get 6 points but its after june will i still have a licence?
may i add, my other car was insured until the 25th, hence the swap over, so i had no intention to drive an un-insured vehicle!
[Edited on 24-03-2009 by Kevxx]
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Colin
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quote:
Originally posted by Kevxx
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Originally posted by Colin
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Originally posted by Kevxx
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Originally posted by John
Where was the car parked normally if you don't have a driveway?
in my project thread, see the private road, thats my mates i sit it there normally.
Colin that seems fair, but i can't afford a bigger fine i'm gonna have to to talk to a lawyer!
[Edited on 24-03-2009 by Kevxx]
It will take around a year to go to court so plenty time to save up. Meanwhile you get to keep driving.
Lawyers cost money just defend yourself.
Ignore any letters unless its a court citation.
[Edited on 24-03-2009 by Colin]
so if i let this go to court, and say i still get 6 points but its after june will i still have a licence?
I 'think' any points you recieve are back dated to the date of the crime, however by the time you get them you'll be past June & clear of your 2yr new driver thing!!
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P1CK4D
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Just let it go to court and explain the situation. Believe it or not, they will respect you more for going and saying your bit. Everything you say adds up and seems innocent. Don't panic.
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IvIarkgraham
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just leave it
they cant prosecute you for washing an uninsure vehicle
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alan-g-w
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Whether the judge backdates the points - depends on the judge, on the day etc. Mate had 4 points then had his hearing for another 4 points after his 2 years was up - but he was caught before the 2 years was up. It got backdated and he got banned.
[Edited on 24-03-2009 by alan-g-w]
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Richardhhha
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car on a public road that isnt insured is not an offence at all..
as long as you wasnt driving it then there is nothing they can do.. i think you need to talk to someone in the know but i am almost 100% they cant do naff all
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CorsaSport14
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contact motor lawyer's mate. They will be able to help you
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Ryan
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i thought it was 3 years untill you're allowed 12 points? ive been driving over 2 and ive not recieved anything through the post etc.
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Kevxx
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Originally posted by RYAN89
i thought it was 3 years untill you're allowed 12 points? ive been driving over 2 and ive not recieved anything through the post etc.
2 years, it says on the court letter mate
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Markus
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quote:
Originally posted by RYAN89
i thought it was 3 years untill you're allowed 12 points? ive been driving over 2 and ive not recieved anything through the post etc.
you dont get anything through the post mate, it just happens
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