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Wasting contractors time....how do I prosecute?

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    #11
    Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
    CT may be able to argue down from 6 points with some mitigating circumstances.
    or "favours"
    Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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      #12
      Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
      CT may be able to argue down from 6 points with some mitigating circumstances.
      Down from 6 points?

      I'm a criminal until proven innocent for the second time today.

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        #13
        Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
        CT may be able to argue down from 6 points with some mitigating circumstances.
        I believe not, mandatory sentences laid down by law these days, no discretion allowed

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          #14
          And for gods sake don't tell them you're a contractor. That's bound to kick off an HMRC investigation as well.
          What happens in General, stays in General.
          You know what they say about assumptions!

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            #15
            Originally posted by Platypus View Post
            I believe not, mandatory sentences laid down by law these days, no discretion allowed
            He argued with the copper by the sounds of it so is probably on a terrorist register by now. Interesting times.
            Knock first as I might be balancing my chakras.

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              #16
              Originally posted by conned tractor View Post
              Having a great day today.

              Early this morning I was pulled on Motorway and accused of having no insurance. Flagged on ANPR.
              Me: It's a courtesy car given by a repairer whilst they sort out my vehicle.
              Copper: It's not registered as having any insurance, have you got any documents.
              Me: It's a courtesy car, I have the hire agreement - there see, and my license.
              All: 15-20 minute interrrogation followed about where the car is being repaired, by who, who I am, where I'm going, a couple of trick questions also, so wolverhampton you say, no I said northampton. It was like they were expecting to find something.
              Copper: OK, but this doesn't tell me that you're insured to drive the car and as the driver you are responsible to ensure you're insured.
              Me: I've never asked for or been given an insurance document when I've hired a vehicle.
              Copper: Don't get lippy son. Ok, I made that up - but it was like that was what he was thinking.

              Result: Ticket to produce documents - a complete pain as I've got to get the place repairing my vehicle to provide a copy of their insurance certificate for me to produce to the cop shop when I get back from my week away contracting.

              Note: My own insurance only covers me on that vehicle and not any other vehicle.

              </whinge_whinge_whinge>

              At least they didn't open the boot... They might have ended up in it.
              With no insurance you're lucky then didn't sieze the car there and then
              Originally posted by Stevie Wonder Boy
              I can't see any way to do it can you please advise?

              I want my account deleted and all of my information removed, I want to invoke my right to be forgotten.

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                #17
                Originally posted by Platypus View Post
                I believe not, mandatory sentences laid down by law these days, no discretion allowed
                I have some recent experience(ahem) of this particular offence driving Mrs OG's car, related to a lapse in Mrs OG's otherwise excellent administration and a change in the insurance company's practice of renewing it every year unless you tell them otherwise.

                You can accept the fixed penalty - 6 points and £200, or contest it in the magistrate's court, which in practice either means proving you had insurance or, asking for a reduced penalty because of mitigating circumstances, such as having a genuine and reasonable belief that the car was insured.

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                  #18
                  Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
                  I have some recent experience(ahem) of this particular offence driving Mrs OG's car, related to a lapse in Mrs OG's otherwise excellent administration and a change in the insurance company's practice of renewing it every year unless you tell them otherwise.

                  You can accept the fixed penalty - 6 points and £200, or contest it in the magistrate's court, which in practice either means proving you had insurance or, asking for a reduced penalty because of mitigating circumstances, such as having a genuine and reasonable belief that the car was insured.
                  And what did you land up paying pray tell?
                  What happens in General, stays in General.
                  You know what they say about assumptions!

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                    #19
                    Originally posted by Old Greg View Post
                    I have some recent experience(ahem) of this particular offence driving Mrs OG's car, related to a lapse in Mrs OG's otherwise excellent administration and a change in the insurance company's practice of renewing it every year unless you tell them otherwise.

                    You can accept the fixed penalty - 6 points and £200, or contest it in the magistrate's court, which in practice either means proving you had insurance or, asking for a reduced penalty because of mitigating circumstances, such as having a genuine and reasonable belief that the car was insured.


                    And the outcome if you don't mind me asking....

                    ...not that I'm guilty of course.

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                      #20
                      I coughed up to the fixed note penalty - first points I've ever had.

                      In truth, it would have been a lot worse if I'd found out after an accident, and there comes a time when you should take responsibility for your actions, pay your debt to society and begin the long, hard road to rehabilitation.

                      Also, I din't fancy, losing a day's work to stand up in court and explain how it was all Mrs OG's fault, landing her with a charge of keeping a car without insurance.

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