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lelolzzz

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Re: I ran away from police and I think they seized my car. What do I do?
« Reply #15 on: March 12, 2025, 12:28:56 pm »
Quote from: Southpaw82 on March 12, 2025, 11:08:48 am
It’s probably when they are on shift. Do not be surprised if you’re arrested.

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?
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Re: I ran away from police and I think they seized my car. What do I do?
« Reply #16 on: March 12, 2025, 03:16:57 pm »
Quote from: lelolzzz on March 12, 2025, 12:28:56 pm
what makes you think I get arrested? would they do that for dangerous driving? what beneift would it give them?
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).
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Re: I ran away from police and I think they seized my car. What do I do?
« Reply #17 on: March 12, 2025, 03:39:51 pm »
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).
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« Reply #18 on: March 12, 2025, 04:26:37 pm »
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.......'
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Re: I ran away from police and I think they seized my car. What do I do?
« Reply #19 on: March 12, 2025, 05:21:52 pm »
Quote from: andy_foster on March 12, 2025, 03:39:51 pm
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).

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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Re: I ran away from police and I think they seized my car. What do I do?
« Reply #20 on: March 12, 2025, 08:11:24 pm »
I might have missed it, did the police actually seize the car?
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Re: I ran away from police and I think they seized my car. What do I do?
« Reply #21 on: March 12, 2025, 08:21:50 pm »
Quote from: FuzzyDuck on March 12, 2025, 08:11:24 pm
I might have missed it, did the police actually seize the car?

I think that is unknown.
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« Reply #22 on: March 12, 2025, 09:36:14 pm »
When something similar happened to my son the car was seized under s165A RTA1988.

A letter arrived in the post to the RK with details on how to recover the vehicle.

He also panicked, sped away from the Police, parked his car in a side road and ran.  The Police found it and towed it.

However, they did come knocking and had video footage of him driving so couldn't really deny anything.  After a stiff talking to he was offered an awareness course (£95) in lieu of careless driving prosecution.  (And had to pay to recover his vehicle - around £150)
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