Author Topic: I ran away from police and I think they seized my car. What do I do? (Read 758 times)

lelolzzz · « **on:** March 11, 2025, 11:36:43 am »

I was driving quick and a police car from the other direction saw me.

I ran away,and they started chasing me. I probably ended up doing almost triple the speed limit at points.

They were always at least 100 metres so behind so I thought ANPR wouldn't get my reg.

I managed to run away and parked my car somewhere for a few hours. I later went back and drove it home.

This morning, I woke up and noticed my car was missing. Presumably they seized it. (Very bizarre, because it was all in a matter of 4 hours).

What do I do here. I'm really lost as to what to do. I'd really appreciate your advice.

Thank you

Dave Green · « **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2025, 11:47:25 am »

Quote from: lelolzzz on March 11, 2025, 11:36:43 am

They were always at least 100 metres so behind so I thought ANPR wouldn't get my reg.

This would explain it:

Quote from: lelolzzz on March 11, 2025, 11:36:43 am

I was driving quick and a police car from the other direction saw me.

If the police car was coming from the opposite direction and they had an onboard camera, it would have recorded your number plate when they passed you.

If you want your car back then I think you know what to do and that's to contact the police. If the car is registered in your name and the address is correct, you will probably be hearing from them fairly soon anyway, either by letter or a knock at the door.

lelolzzz · « **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2025, 11:48:57 am »

Quote from: Dave Green on March 11, 2025, 11:47:25 am

Quote from: lelolzzz on March 11, 2025, 11:36:43 am
They were always at least 100 metres so behind so I thought ANPR wouldn't get my reg.
This would explain it:

Quote from: lelolzzz on March 11, 2025, 11:36:43 am
I was driving quick and a police car from the other direction saw me.
If the police car was coming from the opposite direction and they had an onboard camera, it would have recorded your number plate when they passed you.

If you want your car back then I think you know what to do and that's to contact the police. If the car is registered in your name and the address is correct, you will probably be hearing from them fairly soon anyway, either by letter or a knock at the door.

What will I expect as a punishment?

666 · « **Reply #3 on:** March 11, 2025, 12:27:45 pm »

The car may have been stolen - coincidences do happen.

If you report the theft, you will soon hear if it has been seized.

lelolzzz · « **Reply #4 on:** March 11, 2025, 12:37:03 pm »

Quote from: 666 on March 11, 2025, 12:27:45 pm

The car may have been stolen - coincidences do happen.

If you report the theft, you will soon hear if it has been seized.

If the car is seized, under these circumstances does the police have the power to forcefully enter the vehicle and search it?

ManxTom · « **Reply #5 on:** March 11, 2025, 12:40:56 pm »

I'm impressed you ran away at over three times the speed limit.

Have you thought about the 2028 Olympics in LA?

666 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 11, 2025, 12:54:51 pm »

Quote from: lelolzzz on March 11, 2025, 12:37:03 pm

Quote from: 666 on March 11, 2025, 12:27:45 pm
The car may have been stolen - coincidences do happen.

If you report the theft, you will soon hear if it has been seized.

If the car is seized, under these circumstances does the police have the power to forcefully enter the vehicle and search it?

I don't know, but the fact that you "ran away" will have raised suspicions that you were engaged in something much more serious than speeding.

Sander333 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 11, 2025, 05:19:35 pm »

It has been said report the car as stolen and you will find out if it has been seized. You don’t say whether the car parked at your home was left on the road. Did you have insurance tax etc. It may have been seized for this if you didn’t.

andy_foster · « **Reply #8 on:** March 11, 2025, 05:38:25 pm »

Quote from: lelolzzz on March 11, 2025, 11:48:57 am

What will I expect as a punishment?

That would depend on what you are charged with and/or what they can prove.

Assuming that this isn't a hilarious wind-up by some bent ex-coppers, people who run away from the police (at 3 times the speed limit) generally do so for reasons other than that they might or might not have been caught speeding.

lelolzzz · « **Reply #9 on:** March 11, 2025, 06:59:25 pm »

Quote from: andy_foster on March 11, 2025, 05:38:25 pm

Quote from: lelolzzz on March 11, 2025, 11:48:57 am
What will I expect as a punishment?

That would depend on what you are charged with and/or what they can prove.

Assuming that this isn't a hilarious wind-up by some bent ex-coppers, people who run away from the police (at 3 times the speed limit) generally do so for reasons other than that they might or might not have been caught speeding.

could I refuse to identify the driver and just get 6 points? better than a dangerous driving charge or whatever

thanks

Southpaw82 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 11, 2025, 07:11:57 pm »

Quote from: lelolzzz on March 11, 2025, 06:59:25 pm

could I refuse to identify the driver and just get 6 points? better than a dangerous driving charge or whatever

Depending on why you were running, they may obtain forensics, CCTV etc to prove who was driving.

lelolzzz · « **Reply #11 on:** March 11, 2025, 09:36:24 pm »

Quote from: Southpaw82 on March 11, 2025, 07:11:57 pm

Quote from: lelolzzz on March 11, 2025, 06:59:25 pm
could I refuse to identify the driver and just get 6 points? better than a dangerous driving charge or whatever

Depending on why you were running, they may obtain forensics, CCTV etc to prove who was driving.

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.

CharlieVictor33 · « **Reply #12 on:** March 12, 2025, 06:40:40 am »

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.

lelolzzz · « **Reply #13 on:** March 12, 2025, 09:42:05 am »

Quote from: CharlieVictor33 on March 12, 2025, 06:40:40 am

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.

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?

Southpaw82 · « **Reply #14 on:** March 12, 2025, 11:08:48 am »

It’s probably when they are on shift. Do not be surprised if you’re arrested.

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