Sadly I cannot use this angle as their camera will prove otherwise. There was traffic ahead, but a good distance away.
Driving Offence — Intended Prosecution
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I have to say (speaking as judge might) I have real trouble with part of your statement 'as I was fearful of their intent - I moved out as they moved out'. Have you already submitted your response then?
No, written up and ready to send.
How do your replies to my replies help?
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My replies tell the OP your replies don't help.
I think he's smart enough to know that. You are just the same as dashcam guy
Just be contrite.
No "but they did" angles: that will just dilute your apology.
Apologise, grovel, say you panicked - a little - as you're such a quiet and meek driver, and a caring family man.
If you think the Tesla driver was goading you (to which you admit you reacted), bear in mind that the magistrate is likely to do the same. Goad you, looking for a bite.
If you think you'll bite at the magistrate, my advice would be to plead guilty by letter (if that's an option), rather than risk getting into an argument with them: which you WILL lose.
Apologise, apologise, apologise.
No ifs, no lies: just "sorry for wasting the court's time".
No "but they did" angles: that will just dilute your apology.
Apologise, grovel, say you panicked - a little - as you're such a quiet and meek driver, and a caring family man.
If you think the Tesla driver was goading you (to which you admit you reacted), bear in mind that the magistrate is likely to do the same. Goad you, looking for a bite.
If you think you'll bite at the magistrate, my advice would be to plead guilty by letter (if that's an option), rather than risk getting into an argument with them: which you WILL lose.
Apologise, apologise, apologise.
No ifs, no lies: just "sorry for wasting the court's time".
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"Your honour, this ****** was all over the road full beam on, tailgating me. I thought he was on drugs and was going to pass on my inside so panicked and pulled out into the overtaking lane.
The video will confirm that his driving at the time was more than reckless....."
The video will confirm that his driving at the time was more than reckless....."
I think I’ll re-write it and go with this. I am genuinely regretful about it, so I’ll just grovel to them.
Do things like this go to court as standard?
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Have you seen the video ? or do they offer you a chance to see it.
and are the not offering you points and a fine, or even a course?
I would have thought they just want to know who was driving, and then they may make an offer like, 3 points & £100 or to go on a course to learn about lane discipline.
and are the not offering you points and a fine, or even a course?
I would have thought they just want to know who was driving, and then they may make an offer like, 3 points & £100 or to go on a course to learn about lane discipline.
Say as little as possible and just confirm details .Chances are you buyer get a warning .
If your job is at stake get legal advice. There are many law firms that specialise in road traffic offences and will know the SP, It might cost a few hundred or even a few grand but that could repay itself many times over, as opposed to you dropping yourself in it through an innocent or naive admission.
No but it was a Tesla and they have multiple cameras. At this stage the letter is just asking to confirm my details before a potential prosecution. From the wording the local police force have not yet made a decision, but knowing what the cameras will have recorded it’s pretty obvious which way they’ll go.
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I would guess they will just send an option of points or a course,
You would have to have been acting pretty outrageously for them to take you to court and go for dangerous driving.
and if you do get to court don't do what this bloke did, or you will be in serious trouble
You would have to have been acting pretty outrageously for them to take you to court and go for dangerous driving.
and if you do get to court don't do what this bloke did, or you will be in serious trouble
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