Can you get in trouble if someone reports you for bad driving skills?
baring in mind that its there word against yours, no actual proof?
2006-09-27 01:55:17 · 33 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Commuting
you might be cautioned
2006-09-27 01:56:21 · answer #1 · answered by sleepwalker69 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Unless you are drunk driving and weaving and almost causing accidents, there really isn't anything the police can do-what kind of bad driving skills are you talking about???? Someone sees you speeding and takes your plate and calls the police?-they WON"T do anything. If it is road rage or you have contact with that person that is different.People are driving and seeing other people do stupid things all the time-police would be up to their eyeballs in citizens complaints.They are too busy.At our PD here, they won't even write an accident report unless both parties come in. PS Take a driving course and relax
2006-09-27 02:21:20 · answer #2 · answered by Pesty Wadoo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Police can charge you if there was clear evidence of a crime being committed. Reporting you for speeding will not allow the police to proceed because there is no actual evidence of the speed that you were travelling. Crossing double white lines and overtaking on a bend does give them sufficient evidence if the witness is credible. If someone has reported you, the Police may pay you a visit to advise you on safer driving.
2006-09-27 02:57:29 · answer #3 · answered by Never say Never 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, do not worry, someone is trying to scare you. The police would not even consider such a complaint in most countries unless of course you damaged some property, hit or injuired someone, killed an animal or do not have a driving license.
If any of the above apply, the becareful. They would not drag you into the police station nor arrest you, but they will keep an eye on you and that is easy.
2006-09-27 02:13:16 · answer #4 · answered by fozio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The English system works on the "complaints system". Somebody makes a complaint to the Police and depending how important the complainer is, the Police may or may target the "victim". Businesses and politicans use such tricks to get back at their rivals and enemies.
As most drivers have got awful driving behaviour, you should work out who your enemy is!
2006-09-27 02:09:07 · answer #5 · answered by Perseus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends upon two things. Were you video taped? And are you driving a company vehicle? If either answer is yes, then yeah, I'd say you might get yourself into some trouble. Also, who called on you? Was it the police chief's wife? Hmmmm....
2006-09-27 02:04:09 · answer #6 · answered by Barbara W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I reported someone to the police for possibly drink driving. Swerving all over dual carriageway. They said they wouldn't do anything unless I wanted to make a statement and prosecute. What bo*&%£ks. They got away with it.
2006-09-29 10:02:10 · answer #7 · answered by sabbyt 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, jessiekatsopolous
but incorrect spelling (and poor grammar) are not yet a crime.
I don't suppose they ever will be now.
What a pity!
It would make reading answers more bearable.
Strange really, when there is a check spelling button immediately above the answer box.
2006-09-27 03:57:07 · answer #8 · answered by warb34stc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not from one person. The police know people say things that are not true. They have to have proof. If there are more instances and more witnesses than you may.
2006-09-27 01:57:47 · answer #9 · answered by poisonivy4913 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most states won't do anything official unless a police officer actually witnesses the alleged offense.
2006-09-27 01:57:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course not, the police need to actually catch you committing a road traffic offence.
2006-09-27 01:57:34 · answer #11 · answered by RRM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋