is it legal to only supply the name of the company you work for, saying that its a company car, and company insurance. this happened to me at the weekend, and i'm worried i won't be able to claim on his insurance.
2006-12-06 10:35:28 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
providing you have some valid contact details it doesn't matter
the registration and owners details should be fine.. it would be 'nice' to have the insurers details.. but that should be easy to track down.
Write to or phone the company (probably best to approach the company car fleet administrator). they should be able to give you what ever details you and your insurers require.
despite what others may claim there is no need to have proof of insurance in the car, nor any other documentation... it is a requirement if you were to move to the US, Canada and other such countries, but not in the UK (or not in England, Wales & Scotland).
The person involved in the accident, or there representative may not withold details if requested... you can't demand they provide immedaitely at the site of the incident, but you can expect that they should be provided afterwards (either by phone or letter)
2006-12-06 10:47:37 · answer #1 · answered by Mark J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are in an accident, one of the things you must share is the name and policy number of your insurance. Even with a company car there needs to be a card carried in the glove box with that information. What is the first thing the police ask you when they stop you? License, registration and PROOF OF INSURANCE.
But just get a copy of the police report when it's ready and all the information should be there, then turn it in to your insurance and relax.
2006-12-06 10:51:22 · answer #2 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone involved in an accident which "causes damage or injury to any other person, vehicle, animal or property" (lawyerspeak) must:
1] Stop
2] Give his own and the vehicle owner's name and address and the registration number of the vehicle to anyone having reasonable grounds for requiring them.
3] If he does not provide his name and address at the time of the accident, report the accident to the police as soon as reasonably practical and in any case within 24 hours. (And the courts will not accept going home, having a cup of tea, sleeping on it or sobering up as a reason for delay)
(In addition, if another person is injured and the driver involved does not produce his insurance certificate to a police officer or anyone having reasonable grounds to demand it, he must report it to the police as soon as possible and in any case within 24 hours and produce his insurance certificate for the police within 7 days - I hope this para doesn't apply, but it's there for completeness!)
In short, he has not complied with No.2 above. Report to the police.
2006-12-06 21:14:43 · answer #3 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that in N Ireland, Article 180 of the Road Traffic Order states that a person involved / suspected to be involved in a moving traffic offence MUST supply the name of the driver (if known) Hope this helps, but check out the legislation... google / search "Road Traffic Order"
2006-12-06 10:46:29 · answer #4 · answered by PAUL M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what do you mean illegal, if that is your real contact details that is fine. You will only get into trouble if the details are false or if you should not have been criving the car... If you are registered to drive the car and the company have insured you then they will pay the person and all will be fine.
2006-12-06 10:39:05 · answer #5 · answered by maz m 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most municipalities it is required that the drivers of all automobiles involved in a traffic accident identify themselves IE: name, address, driver license number. Identifying who was driving each vehicle is a part of the accident report.
2006-12-06 11:48:48 · answer #6 · answered by Peedlepup 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to provide your name and address as the driver, company information is fine for the vehicle owner.
2006-12-06 12:48:37 · answer #7 · answered by crashguy351 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to give your name, address & driver's license number, as well as the name, address and insurance details of the registered owner of the vehicle.
2006-12-06 12:33:03 · answer #8 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the company name address post code type car road and time registration and both names involved
2006-12-06 12:52:17 · answer #9 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No the driver has to give his name and address and insurance company, you should have reeported it to the plod if he refused.
2006-12-06 13:27:59 · answer #10 · answered by "Call me Dave" 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋