lets say my friend was driving my car, who isnt insured for it..the police pull him over for a minor traffic offence, they ask to see driving licence and insurance etc... could he say he doesnt have it, but then go on to say he is me quoting my name address etc, then i could go to the police station the next day and hand in my licence and insurance and say i was driving the car so he could get away with not being insured??
does that make sence?
2006-08-13 06:03:15 · 35 answers · asked by n.rush 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
THIS HASENT ACTUALLY HAPPEND!!!!!
2006-08-13 08:34:17 · update #1
yes you can. if they give "your friend" a producer then there is no problem.. but they usually ask a few questions to the driver to catch him out... the first question is usualy
1 is this your car sir?
2 had it long?
3 what is your name?
4 do you have your licence or any documentation?
5 do you know how fast you were going?
remember question 1says "THIS IS MY CAR" and if they catch you with a later question, you will be found to be giving a false name..... and they will get you good for that.
2006-08-13 06:18:13 · answer #1 · answered by sparky 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You might not need to. Is your mate insured to drive his own car? If so, he can probably drive yours 3rd party only. I don't know of an insurance company that doesn't let you do this. If the copper's doing his job properly, he will check the computer for any previous offences, so if you or he is known, they'll know whether it's you or not when you pop into the nick with the docs. Does your mate know your full name, address, post code, date of birth, who else you live with, shoe size, your family's names and dates of birth? All questions he could be asked. So, in answer to your question, no, it's very unlikely either of you would get away with it, so unless you want to get into SERIOUS $h!t, I wouldn't bother.
2006-08-13 12:38:13 · answer #2 · answered by ragill_s1849 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO does not work like that.
First at least in the US, the car itself is insured not the person
Next they would ask him for his name and address and run a check from thier car to see if he is licenced.
If he is licensed they will issue him a ticket at that point for driving without proof of licence and driving without proof of insurnace.
When you go to court you would have to prove ( with the officer who wrote the ticket present) you would have to prove you had your licence and insurance.
Next if there was no insurnace on the car, some areas have the car impounded till proof of insurnace is shown.
If he lies about who is he, all he does is commit another crime and this time a much more serious one.
2006-08-13 10:37:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the situation you describe, it is possible, that if your friend has given your details exactly, that you could get away with it, providing there are no offences disclosed, and the investigating officer is nowhere to be seen on production.
Your big problems start, if you do disclose an offence, like for example, no MOT certificate, and the police officer continues his investigation.
You commit, amongst others, the offence of perverting the course of justice, which always carries a custodial sentence.
2006-08-13 08:32:08 · answer #4 · answered by steve b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You would need to be insured in the car for this to work, and be able to prove it was you. If the officer who pulled you over happens to be the one checking you in then you may get found out and the penalties quite severe.
If you do get away with you could be found out at any time, including if one of you gets arrested or pulled over again.
The penalties would be worse if you were found out rather than just admitting it up front.
Keep in mind I don't condone this action and would urge your friend to confess to the police if this isn't a hypothetical situation, however this is my impression of what might happen should you do it. IANAL and this is not advice, it is my opinion on the situation. Do the right thing.
2006-08-13 06:10:30 · answer #5 · answered by Nanook 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have you heard of video yet?? Oh, and by the way, a friend could borrow your car without being on your policy... It happens all the time and is perfectly legal. The only issues of concern are if a family member is living with you and is not listed on your policy, like a college age child.. Other than that, anyone could borrow your car to run to the store or whatever..
2006-08-13 07:04:51 · answer #6 · answered by Copper 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You risk getting in some major trouble especially if the ticketing officer is there and sees you. On the other hand you could get away with it. It's for you to decide the risk - impersonation/fraud is a felony so the consequences are great.
I don't think I'd be driving with someone so irresponsible again - the guy won't even deal with his problem and is looking for you to take the fall with him. Sucky friend.
2006-08-13 06:10:35 · answer #7 · answered by Applecore782 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How dumb do you think officers are??-------if this incident has already occured, not only the person driving without a license and ins. would be in trouble, but you as well for letting him drive you're vechile and posing as someone that, is not the actual individual that was in possession of the car. I am a former officer myself.........and you take FULL RESPONSIBILITY for you're car even if someone else is driving, plus you're insurance co. will not look lightly on a non-licensed driver driving the vechile they insured for you or whom-ever has the insurance on it....
2006-08-13 06:53:43 · answer #8 · answered by rottonrotty 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually that has been tried so many times it is getting stale...without some form of identification there is a chance your friend would go to jail...fail to identify and no drivers license, as long as there is insurance on your car then youre safe, and so is he. Your insurance will probably cover your friend too unless he lives with you. Honesty is always best when dealing with the police. Lies are like crap, they just keep piling up and they stink. Enough so that most experienced cops are able to smell them coming and we dont like being lied to...at least I dont. When someone lies to me it makes me think that they think I am stupid. That just makes me angry, tickets and or a trip to jail follow...
2006-08-13 06:29:46 · answer #9 · answered by Walter J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Remember your date of birth is hidden in your Driving Licence, so if you are about the same age as your friend you should get away with it, but as has been said already, provided the cop who stopped you is not at the station and sees you. And do not do it again, because your friend is guilty of conspiracy as well, ok.
2006-08-13 06:21:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋