There was a guy in a two door BMW, going about 65-70 on our road that is 25 mph. He was flying around corners and his tires were screeching...i called the county sherriff's dept. (since we live in the township) and gave him the car description and license plate number. Can they do anything since they didn't see him themselves? I saw them come out and look around, is that all they can really do?
2006-11-22 14:03:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Unless they catch him in the act, then they can't do anything.
2006-11-22 14:06:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Depends on where you live. In our very small rural area, the cops usually go have a chat with the person, if a license plate is provided. Unless someone has really pushed it, or gets froggy with the cops, the discussion is sufficient. Teens in the country get bored and do some really stupid stuff, but it's usually poor judgement, and not a hanging offense. Out here, we still have parents who will kick their kid's a$$ if a cop stops by for a chat about stupid behavior.
Then, if there is another complaint about that person later, the cops are not as forgiving.
If you have ongoing problems with the same person, the locals may be persuaded to post someone in the area. If it was a one-time event, I doubt if anything will happen beyond a lecture.
2006-11-22 22:13:34 · answer #2 · answered by His Old Lady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you ask the police dispatcher that you wanted to speak to a police officer? Here (Ontario, Canada) if you insist that you want to make an official complaint, you can speak to a police officer and ask that the driver of the vehicle be spoken to, and a report put in. Here you can charge someone with a Highway Traffic act violation even if the police didn't witness it. There has to be a witness who can identify the driver and that is willing to go to court. I have charged drivers that have blown school bus lights on the evidence of the bus driver only, if they can give a good description of the driver and can ID them in court.
If you don't insist that the driver be spoken to the call will go in as an "area check" only call like the one you are describing.
2006-11-23 18:08:09 · answer #3 · answered by joeanonymous 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The police need evidence. If you had hard evidence (video tape of the car speeding and recklessly driving) it would be a simple matter for them. However, you're report is not necessarily a wasted effort, they will be on the lookout for such drivers in your areas.
2006-11-22 22:12:59 · answer #4 · answered by Kevin k 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read somewhere that it will be reported in his driving record and when he does get pulled over next time the officer will see it and the fine and punishment will be severe and most likely they will have no chance of getting out of it. I do not think they can prosecute with out evidence like radar.
2006-11-22 22:22:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is sad but yes that is really all they can do because they did not see the person. If this guy dose this more then a few times you can ask for an extra patrol to look for the guy, and hope they are around when he dose it again
2006-11-23 01:38:48 · answer #6 · answered by Coconuts 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
His ol Lady has the right answer for ya. I am a deputy sheriff from a small town and that is the normal procedure here.
2006-11-22 22:34:47 · answer #7 · answered by lightning14 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is sad that it will take that driver killing someone for him/her to be stopped. For some reason idiots think driving fast makes you a good driver. It just makes you a dangerous driver. We have speed limits for a reason they aren't there just to inconvenience the masses.
2006-11-22 22:12:42 · answer #8 · answered by dakota29575 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probabaly not. Most jurisdictions require the officer to see the violation.
2006-11-23 19:52:45 · answer #9 · answered by Roy B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no they Can do more like to check these numbers on the computer or something from some car dealer guy. THE SYSTEM SUCKS MAN.
2006-11-22 22:47:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes the only way is for you to sighn a warrent an go to court an then they will be glad to do something are you
2006-11-22 22:08:38 · answer #11 · answered by bigdogrex 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋