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#Post#: 61963--------------------------------------------------
Re: I ran away from police and I think they seized my car. What
do I do?
DIR By: Southpaw82
Date: March 11, 2025, 2:11 pm
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--- Quote from: lelolzzz link ---
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> could I refuse to identify the driver and just get 6 points?
better than a dangerous driving charge or whatever
>
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Depending on why you were running, they may obtain forensics,
CCTV etc to prove who was driving.
#Post#: 61989--------------------------------------------------
Re: I ran away from police and I think they seized my car. What
do I do?
DIR By: lelolzzz
Date: March 11, 2025, 4:36 pm
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--- Quote from: Southpaw82 link ---
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> [quote author=lelolzzz link=topic=5487.msg61961#msg61961
date=1741719565]
> could I refuse to identify the driver and just get 6 points?
better than a dangerous driving charge or whatever
>
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Depending on why you were running, they may obtain forensics,
CCTV etc to prove who was driving.
[/quote]
I got scared an ran away. I have no previous history with crime,
at all, ever, whether traffic or otherwise. So there wasn't a
marker on my car or anything like that.
At first I made a turn off the road, thinking they didnt follow
and I subtlety got away with it. When I saw their blue lights
behind me I got scared and doubled down, leading to a full blown
chase.
The incident happened at night. so hopefully nothing from CCTV?
obviously if I admit I was the driver, I would be done for
dangerous driving, because they ended up finding my car and
seizing it which means they probably have enough evidence
against the car.
#Post#: 62032--------------------------------------------------
Re: I ran away from police and I think they seized my car. What
do I do?
DIR By: CharlieVictor33
Date: March 12, 2025, 1:40 am
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Just be careful in case Chief Inspector Corner of the Yard is on
here monitoring this forum and reporting back.
Depending on if they were actually wanting to stop you in the
first place you'd be looking at failing to stop, and potentially
careless/dangerous driving offences. They'd then be looking at
the actual car itself - VED, insurance, MOT etc, and you could
expect a knock at the door with them wanting to have a look
around to see what you may have been trying to hide by running
off from them before any other potential charges may be looked
at.
The only way to know what will happen next is to go and speak
with them as said above.
#Post#: 62044--------------------------------------------------
Re: I ran away from police and I think they seized my car. What
do I do?
DIR By: lelolzzz
Date: March 12, 2025, 4:42 am
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--- Quote from: CharlieVictor33 link ---
>
> Just be careful in case Chief Inspector Corner of the Yard is
on here monitoring this forum and reporting back.
>
> Depending on if they were actually wanting to stop you in the
first place you'd be looking at failing to stop, and potentially
careless/dangerous driving offences. They'd then be looking at
the actual car itself - VED, insurance, MOT etc, and you could
expect a knock at the door with them wanting to have a look
around to see what you may have been trying to hide by running
off from them before any other potential charges may be looked
at.
>
> The only way to know what will happen next is to go and speak
with them as said above.
>
--- End Quote ---
I called and the leading officer said that they want to see me
in person at the station, but late at night. is this normal?
#Post#: 62063--------------------------------------------------
Re: I ran away from police and I think they seized my car. What
do I do?
DIR By: Southpaw82
Date: March 12, 2025, 6:08 am
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It’s probably when they are on shift. Do not be surprised if
you’re arrested.
#Post#: 62075--------------------------------------------------
Re: I ran away from police and I think they seized my car. What
do I do?
DIR By: lelolzzz
Date: March 12, 2025, 7:28 am
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--- Quote from: Southpaw82 link ---
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> It’s probably when they are on shift. Do not be surprised if
you’re arrested.
>
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I spoke to a solicitor and he recommended saying no comment
throughout, apart from identification questions. I might even
say no comment to who was driving. if they have no evidence 6
points is better than a ban.
what makes you think I get arrested? would they do that for
dangerous driving? what beneift would it give them?
#Post#: 62113--------------------------------------------------
Re: I ran away from police and I think they seized my car. What
do I do?
DIR By: FuzzyDuck
Date: March 12, 2025, 10:16 am
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--- Quote from: lelolzzz link ---
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> what makes you think I get arrested? would they do that for
dangerous driving? what beneift would it give them?
>
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It's just about a given you will be arrested, so they can
caution you and use what you say as evidence. This isn't going
to be some cosy fireside chat.
Be aware if you are arrested, they will ask you if you want
legal representation (i.e. a duty solicitor). If you say yes and
there is a delay getting hold of one, you could find yourself
put in a cell for the duration (been there, got the t-shirt).
#Post#: 62118--------------------------------------------------
Re: I ran away from police and I think they seized my car. What
do I do?
DIR By: andy_foster
Date: March 12, 2025, 10:39 am
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As a general rule of thumb, there is little harm in telling the
police what they can already prove.
Sometimes, appearing contrite/cooperative can be advantageous,
particularly if there is an element of discretion on the table.
Sometimes, that ship sailed a long time ago (or whatever time
Monday night you outran them).
#Post#: 62127--------------------------------------------------
Re: I ran away from police and I think they seized my car. What
do I do?
DIR By: Freecall
Date: March 12, 2025, 11:26 am
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Also, don't forget the other (arguably more important) bit of
the caution 'if you fail to mention something which you later
rely on in court.......'
#Post#: 62145--------------------------------------------------
Re: I ran away from police and I think they seized my car. What
do I do?
DIR By: lelolzzz
Date: March 12, 2025, 12:21 pm
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--- Quote from: andy_foster link ---
>
> As a general rule of thumb, there is little harm in telling
the police what they can already prove.
>
> Sometimes, appearing contrite/cooperative can be advantageous,
particularly if there is an element of discretion on the table.
Sometimes, that ship sailed a long time ago (or whatever time
Monday night you outran them).
>
--- End Quote ---
thank you. out of curiosity, will they outline the steps on how
to get my car back? it hasn't been involved in any other legal
complications. Do you think I could get it back soon?
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