A pavement parking odyssey

[Accy cyclist]

You aren't in Avon and Somerset, but how many of the "Before contacting us" can you honestly answer?
Before contacting us, make sure you have as many of the following details as possible:

Person’s name and address
Vehicle model and registration number
What the person has drunk or what drugs you believe the person has taken

In my case, regarding the white van driver, I wouldn't know his name or his address, but I could've supplied the model and registration number and said that although I don't have any evidence as to what he has taken, he told a reliable source that he intended having 'a pint', which usually indicates more than one pint, and he intends to take some cocaine. All possible if my friend had messaged me immediately after her confrontation with him, not an hour or so later when the van had left. By the van driver saying this, in my opinion he meant/means to do so. Plus, a van parked illegally, albeit it under civil not criminal law, suggests/indicates the driver has a blasé attitude to his actions, suggesting he may already be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or both.

 

[classic33]

In my case, regarding the white van driver, I wouldn't know his name or his address, but I could've supplied the model and registration number and said that although I don't have any evidence as to what he has taken, he told a reliable source that he intended having 'a pint', which usually indicates more than one pint, and he intends to take some cocaine. All possible if my friend had messaged me immediately after her confrontation with him, not an hour or so later when the van had left. By the van driver saying this, in my opinion he meant/means to do so. Plus, a van parked illegally, albeit it under civil not criminal law, suggests/indicates the driver has a blasé attitude to his actions, suggesting he may already be under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or both.

Just vehicle details then, and the assumption that the pavement parking is reason enough to suggest drink or drugs already taken.
That's one hell of a leap to make.

Does that mean that the driver of this,

with a pub over the road behind me at the time of taking, mean the driver was under the influence?

 

[Accy cyclist]

Just vehicle details then, and the assumption that the pavement parking is reason enough to suggest drink or drugs already taken.
That's one hell of a leap to make.

Does that mean that the driver of this,
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with a pub over the road behind me at the time of taking, mean the driver was under the influence?

Regarding your photograph above, did the driver say to you, or a reliable source that he/she intended to 'go for a pint(s) and snort some cocaine'? I've given you a link with a police force advising members of the public to phone 999 (not 101) if they suspect (not necessarily have 100 percent proof) that someone is intending to drive while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both. I've posted about me phoning 999 when someone who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both was attacking his own car, with the police saying I did the right thing. As the prosecution, or the defence say on summing up, winding up their address to the judge and jury....I rest my case!

 

[classic33]

Regarding your photograph above, did the driver say to you, or a reliable source that he/she intended to 'go for a pint(s) and snort some cocaine'? I've given you a link with a police force advising members of the public to phone 999 (not 101) if they suspect (not necessarily have 100 percent proof) that someone is intending to drive while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both. I've posted about me phoning 999 when someone who appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or both was attacking his own car, with the police saying I did the right thing. As the prosecution, or the defence say on summing up, winding up their address to the judge and jury....I rest my case!

I'd take yer case elsewhere. Possibly Avon and Somerset.
Your linking different, and separate, cases to make one case.

 

[Alex321]

I disagree! Phoning 101 could mean it takes ages to get a reply, while in the meantime the one getting hammered in the pub drives off possibly causing a 999 emergency! Phoning 999 means the switchboard operator then decides if it's an emergency or not. Hopefully he/she would do, and the police would be alerted then they'd speed to the scene to apprehend the drunk/drugged driver before he sets off, possibly killing someone! Emergencies aren't just emergencies when they've happened. Preventing an emergency is an emergency situation in itself!

If AND ONLY IF you see him come out of the pub obviously drunk and head for his car, then it might be valid.

Even then, I'm not convinced, whatever AI might say. I NEVER trust AI to be right without checking.

 

[Alex321]

In my opinion, when the woman I know messaged me about that van in question, saying the driver said he'll only be half an hour while he goes for a pint and snorts some coke means he most likely meant it.

While I would say at least a 99% probability he was saying it to wind her up.

Though even if he was going for a pint, that would not be enough to take him over the limit. It takes 2-3 pints with most adult men to hit teh drink-drive limit.

But hearsay would certainly not be enough anyhow to justify ringing 999 on the off-chance that he might have been telling the truth and might come out and attempt to drive after enough drink/drugs to be illegal.

 

[HMS_Dave]

Have you read this Accy? More your neck of the woods

https://www.lancashire-pcc.gov.uk/l...more-than-300-impaired-drivers-this-december/

"If you witness a drink or drug driver, you can report them to Lancashire Police anonymously via their online form or to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

If the person is about to drive always call 999.

Your call could save a life."

But there's a form too if this is regular. https://doitonline.lancashire.police.uk/DrinkDrugDriver/Create