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MediQuestion · 11/07/2020 18:03

Is it an offence (and if so which one) to intentionally drive your car at someone (children know this case) and then swerve at the last second. Partly caught on CCTV and witnessed by other people.

Private land though, not public

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MediQuestion · 11/07/2020 18:03

*children in this case

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HappyHammy · 11/07/2020 18:07

Have you looked at the Gov.Uk site on dangerous and careless driving

Ihaveshitneighbours · 11/07/2020 18:10

Intent to cause distress. Harassment.

DazedandConcerned · 11/07/2020 18:11

The Road Traffic Act does not apply owing to the definition given in statutory interpretation.

There may be some grounds for a charge of common assault if those driven at felt in fear for their safety. Apprehension of imminent violence is enough.

pinkglove75318 · 11/07/2020 18:35

If this isn't a law. Then it should be !

Hope the children are all ok

user135664323455 · 11/07/2020 18:36

Common assault

PurpleButterflyAway · 11/07/2020 18:36

I’d report to the police, regardless

alexdgr8 · 11/07/2020 20:15

definitely report to police.
leave the legal niceties to them.
why would you not report it, are you trying to use it as leverage to get money from the driver ?

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