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Notice of intended prosecution

24 replies

Captiva33 · 02/01/2019 19:14

Hello I’ve just received a letter of this nature - I was in the place at the time but really didn’t know that an accident took place. I am now really worried and feeling sick with worry. What will happen? Should I reply and say I was there but unaware of any accident? Do I offer my insurance information?

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Bombardier25966 · 02/01/2019 19:16

Could you answer the questions from your other thread please? People cannot advise on so little information.

titchy · 02/01/2019 19:18

It's a traffic offence isn't it rather than an accident? So something like speeding, running a red light, driving in a bus lane.

potatoscone · 02/01/2019 19:18

Context might help?

BathTangle · 02/01/2019 19:24

The thing you MUST do is respond within the time frame stated - not to do so is an offence and can get you in more trouble than whatever the original issue was: for example, if you were caught speeding just over the limit, for which the penalty was 3 points and a £100 fine, failure to respond to the notice is 6 points, plus a fine which can be significantly more than the speeding fine.

PurpleDaisies · 02/01/2019 19:27

Reply honestly. That’s the best thing to do.

What is the alleged infraction?

MauraIsles · 02/01/2019 19:31

Your post is extremely vague, saying that you were in ‘that place’ and an accident happened doesn’t really provide any detail or context? You need to give more info if you are looking for advice!

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Captiva33 · 02/01/2019 19:46

Apologies. The letter says leaving the scene of an accident and failing to report but I don’t remember being in an accident and/or hitting another vehicle. I have 28 days to reply to the letter with my details, which I will do, but should I provide any other information?

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potatoscone · 02/01/2019 19:51

Were you in the location stayed at the time?

mywigwamneedsnewflaps · 02/01/2019 20:07

Time when it happened ? Can you prove you were somewhere else ? Has your car been cloned ? Are you being scammed ?

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Captiva33 · 02/01/2019 20:25

Yes I was there but I don’t think I hit a car - it was a tight road and cars parked down one side.

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MauraIsles · 02/01/2019 20:27

Has anyone else driven your car OP? I’d seek legal advice to be honest, as PP said it could be a scam, if you know you’ve not been involved then something is a bit off!

LIZS · 02/01/2019 20:31

Answered on other thread. Is there a photo on reverse of the letter? Any scratches on your car/mirrors? Just confirm you were the driver, but there still needs to be proof provided.

dontneedthedrama · 02/01/2019 20:36

You must of been caught on cctv , there will be photos usually you can go online to see , you may have grounds to appeal.
So what happened you hit a car but you don't remember?

titchy · 02/01/2019 20:48

In that case reply saying you were in the area but you have no knowledge of an accident. Then get in touch with your insurers. It could well be someone trying it on. Let your insurer deal.

Mylittlelot · 02/01/2019 23:00

Answering this with no information ...,

If the letter is from the other insurers or their solicitors don't respond, send it to your insurance company and let them pick it up instead and just deal with your insurer - that's what you pay them for.

If it's from the police then you need to respond immediately to the police and send a copy to your insurance too.

daisychain01 · 03/01/2019 03:00

I wouldn't just hand the matter over to your insurance. Fine to get your insurance company involved, but I'd keep a close watch on it ie note down who you speak to at your insurance company and get them to keep you fully updated on the situation.

What you don't want is for you to get a 'black mark' on your insurance policy if it turns out to be a scam, someone trying it on, or a non-event that was nothing to do with you, because it could adversely affect your future premium. You want to ensure your insurance company have the correct information on your record (i.e. if this wasn't an 'event' you had anything to do with) so you're not negatively impacted by it eg if you previously have full no claims, they could reduce it unnecessarily.

These things have a habit of 'sticking' unless you keep a tight control on the situation.

Racecardriver · 03/01/2019 03:25

Don’t use your insurance company for legal representation. They usually just accept whatever it is to keep costs down. Even if there was a collision, you would only be obliged to report it if there was damage/injury. I would imagine there has been some misunderstanding here.

Racecardriver · 03/01/2019 03:27

If this is service of a court action you must file a defence. If it is from the police then it should detail how to appeal the charges.

JillScarlet · 03/01/2019 03:59

Who is the letter from?

JillScarlet · 03/01/2019 04:02

Who is it from?

It could be a scam.

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Captiva33 · 03/01/2019 07:44

The letter is from the police - like I said, I was there and it was right road so perhaps I knocked a car and didn’t realise. It was Christmas Eve and I was rushing. I’m going to send the letter back to the police and hope that they just want this for insurance purposes for the other party and that I won’t be in any further trouble....?

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daisychain01 · 03/01/2019 08:21

If you had knocked a car, you'd surely have known it at the time. If it was a slight tap only, you may not have detected it, but how did the police get to know. You need to understand the full circumstances of what you're accused of, what actual damage was incurred, to which vehicle and what the next steps are. It begs a load of questions that you need to gain answers to, before they slap charges onto you that may not be correct.

potatoscone · 03/01/2019 10:20

I’m going to send the letter back to the police and hope that they just want this for insurance purposes for the other party and that I won’t be in any further trouble....?

It's a notice of intended prosecution, not the police being a secretary for the insurance company. You would do well to seek legal advice at this point. Sending it back and hoping it's something it clearly isn't won't be beneficial.

dontneedthedrama · 03/01/2019 13:13

It's from the police then complete it ASAP . I don't want to worry you but the insurance is the least of your problems. Leaving the scene of a accident is very serious .

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