mark h:
Being from Liverpool I would have dipped his pockets then had his wheels away
thats why we call you DIPPERS!
mark h:
Being from Liverpool I would have dipped his pockets then had his wheels away
thats why we call you DIPPERS!
Silver_Surfer:
Are you legally obliged to stop at the scene of an accident though if you’re not involved directly in it or just if you are directly involved in it?Obviously it’s open to interpretation but what would the cps say?
Here’s a reasonably clear guide from Green Flag.
If a vehicle overtaking you ends up in a ditch, then the odds are you would be regarded as having been involved in it, even if your vehicle was not impacted.
"What should I do if I see an accident?
As a witness to a road accident, you can be very valuable to those involved, firstly in getting aid to any injured people, and secondly in helping resolve who was responsible for the accident.
Although even witnessing an accident can be harrowing, you should try to stay calm. Avoid panicking and potentially causing another accident by running across the road to help.
If you are in your own car, use your hazard lights to warn approaching traffic of an incident.
Once at the scene of the accident, your first priority should be to check if anyone is injured and if so call 999 for an ambulance. Be aware that someone who is screaming may actually be less badly hurt than someone who is quiet or moaning.
Let the 999 operator know the extent of any injuries, and stay at the scene as the emergency services may rely on you to let them know the location of the accident.
The people involved in the accident may ask you to give an impartial witness account of what happened. If you do this, write down your evidence and keep your original notes, as it may be some time before any claims are settled or court proceedings are heard.
You are not obliged by law to give a witness account, although if you don’t, the police may require you instead to give a witness statement.
All vehicles involved in an accident are required to stop - regardless of who was to blame - so they can exchange details for insurance purposes. This is even more pressing if someone is injured in the accident. So if you see someone driving away from the scene, make a note of their registration plate number.
Don’t attempt to move anyone who is injured unless the emergency services have advised so, but make sure they are reasonably comfortable. If you suspect there are broken bones, don’t even consider moving an injured person. Cover the person in a blanket until the emergency services arrive. They need to keep warm, particularly as they’re likely to be shocked.
If you know first aid and you can see how it could help, apply it to any casualties before the emergency services arrive. Limit bleeding by applying force to the wound and raising up the injured part as much as is possible.
Bear in mind it is illegal to move any vehicle involved in the accident or any debris from the scene. Leave things as they are, even if they are blocking the road to other users.
And, finally, avoid smoking, as there may be a petrol spillage."
I would have drove on to the next lay-by and given the missus a good seeing to, just to calm her nerves.
vans being driven like that would probably be stolen, it was probably full of money from them blagging a post office.
bloody right i’d have stopped.
never miss an earner.