Hit and run

[GrahamS]

Did you mention it had been in a crash when you took it in?

Yeah, they didn't think any of it was defo crash damage. Maybe the cracked front mech but probably not.

 

[classic33]

Keep the receipt(s), and I hope you get it sorted. Although I'd not rely to heavily on the police to do anything.

 

[benb]

If there's even a remote possibility of it being crash damage, put it on the bill to the insurance company.
He drove off without checking you were OK or swapping details, so has lost any right to be given the benefit of the doubt.

 

[J1888]

Am I the only person who thought 'porridge pot' was a term for something else?

Anyway, hope you're not badly injured - take it easy

 

[GrahamS]

Policeman just phoned to confirm they have written to driver and asked for details of who was driving.

 

[RoubaixCube]

The irony

"We already have strict laws that ensure that drivers who put people's lives at risk are punished but, given recent cases, it is only right for us to look at whether dangerous cyclists should face the same consequences."

 

[confusedcyclist]

Glad the police are taking interest in this. Hope bike gets sorted soon.

 

[GrahamS]

Update - the police have obtained the drivers details from the company that owns the van. They hope to get me the insurance details this week.

More updates from our fast paced legal system as they come in.

 

[Profpointy]

You've opened yourself up to a civil law case there and possibly undermined your own - I'd take the specific out of that post.

Why so? Assuming the, witnessed remember, isn't a pack of lies, what possible civil action could the van driver make against the victim

 

[Drago]

Update - the police have obtained the drivers details from the company that owns the van. They hope to get me the insurance details this week.

More updates from our fast paced legal system as they come in.

A properly authorised officer - usually roads policing bods - have access to a national insurance database via a telephone hotline. Your Bobby can find the insurers details with a phone call, or a phone call to another authorised officer to make the call for him. Provided its office hours they can get you the details in 15 minutes, never mind some time this week.

 

[Tin Pot]

Why so? Assuming the, witnessed remember, isn't a pack of lies, what possible civil action could the van driver make against the victim

Posting accusations on the internet can make you liable in a libel case. At this stage its nothing more than an accusation. If the criminal case finds them not guilty, they can sue you. That's if a criminal case ever happens.

Discussing the details of a court case can undermine the case.

 

[classic33]

A properly authorised officer - usually roads policing bods - have access to a national insurance database via a telephone hotline. Your Bobby can find the insurers details with a phone call, or a phone call to another authorised officer to make the call for him. Provided its office hours they can get you the details in 15 minutes, never mind some time this week.

£4 will get you it just as quick.

 

[Drago]

TBH, a PNC of the vehicle will get the details of insured drivers and policy number, so Mr Copper could have got it instantly.

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

I am on a motorbike forum

The advice if you get knocked off was to stay on the ground and not move

Once they see you get up they scarper

 

[vickster]

I am on a motorbike forum

The advice if you get knocked off was to stay on the ground and not move

Once they see you get up they scarper

That's all very well if there's no other traffic! When I was knocked off, there is no way I was going to lie in the middle of the A24 in the dark and get run over!