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Old 1st July 2018, 18:02   #1
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Default Got hit by an uninsured traveller

I was on my way to the shops earlier when I was cut up on a roundabout by a transit pick-up. We've had issues over the last week with travellers camping in a field across the road from us, and straight away I thought this is going to be trouble.
The driver got out and started getting mouthy saying I could see him coming and I should've waited as he was in a bigger vehicle! Even though I was on the roundabout already!
Anyway, he wrote down his details, name, reg number, phone number and insurance company. I gave him mine and he drove straight back up the hill towards the travellers camp. I still had my doubts so I rang LV, who were his supposed insurers, and guess what? No details of that reg on the system! I contacted the police, no insurance or tax, but the reg did belong to a white transit pick-up. Nothing they can do as there were no injuries, but they'll keep an eye out for it on the roads.
So, the damage! My passenger side headlight is smashed, the bumper is broken all around the light area, and the wing is dented.
I've managed to get hold of a replacement headlight, but I'm struggling with a wing and bumper.
I don't want to go through insurance as they'll just write the car off, and I'll lose my NCD.
Any chance someone out there has a passenger side wing and a front bumper for a mk1 75 in jbh Wedgewood blue going cheap? It would be very appreciated if anyone can help!
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Old 1st July 2018, 18:08   #2
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Old 1st July 2018, 18:50   #3
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Thanks Dave! I think I've managed to sort a bumper, but if it falls through I'll go for that if it's still available
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Old 1st July 2018, 19:21   #4
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So....

Being involved in a collision which causes damage and loss without any insurance or road tax (or whatever it's called!) apparently isn't a matter for the Police.


So no laws have been broken then? These "offenses" do not appear in Court for a Judge to consider if any law has been broken any the appropriate punishment?


Erm......

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Is it not a crime to drive on a road without MOT and insurance?

The Policing of our land these days is ridiculous.

I'm sure if it was a anyone else they'd be right round.

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Old 1st July 2018, 19:33   #6
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Exactly, if it was me or you, or anyone else that has a normal way of life, we'd be caught straight away and read the riot act. These bar stewards do what they want and couldn't care less who they hurt in the process and know that nothing can be done.
In a completely unrelated incident, my step daughter and her friend were walking through the park this afternoon when 2 of these travellers kids were hiding in bushes with an air gun, they shot at my daughter and her friend! Luckily no injuries, two pellets hit her backpack, but we reported it to the police, and we're still waiting to see someone 5 hours later! Apparently the police went to the site earlier but I can't see anything being done.
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Old 1st July 2018, 20:00   #7
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Exactly, if it was me or you, or anyone else that has a normal way of life, we'd be caught straight away and read the riot act. These bar stewards do what they want and couldn't care less who they hurt in the process and know that nothing can be done.
In a completely unrelated incident, my step daughter and her friend were walking through the park this afternoon when 2 of these travellers kids were hiding in bushes with an air gun, they shot at my daughter and her friend! Luckily no injuries, two pellets hit her backpack, but we reported it to the police, and we're still waiting to see someone 5 hours later! Apparently the police went to the site earlier but I can't see anything being done.
How about a nice cocktail?

As the Russians are hosting the world cup, a Molotov should fit the bill
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The old bill dont want to know when it comes to travellers, a guy i know had his pick up stolen, the coppers told him where it was ( travellers site) then said we cant go on there as we know they have firearms!
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Old 1st July 2018, 20:09   #9
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Believe me, how it's been on this estate the last 2 weeks, I can honestly see it ending up in some kind of vigilante action!
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Old 1st July 2018, 20:12   #10
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How about a nice cocktail?

As the Russians are hosting the world cup, a Molotov should fit the bill
Well I was going to suggest a flamethrower, but carrying a couple of bottles of napalm on your back might attract suspicion
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