Should I report a spreeding driver to Crimestoppers or to our local Police? I want to stay anonymous as this chap is a likeable bloke but when he gets behind the wheel he is downright dangerous. Every night he takes his girl-friend home, about 5 miles away down winding country roads, with speed-limits, and he seems to be trying to beat his own record. He has got it down from 29 mins to 17! Something has to be done to stop him before he kills himself, his girl-friend or some other innocent person. Can't say anything to him myself - he's young, I'm old, so he'll probably tell me to mind my own business.
2007-03-16 06:42:50 · 14 answers · asked by ? 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Shop him mate , the blokes a prat !!
2007-03-16 08:45:54 · answer #1 · answered by nicemanvery 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Right, the problem is, all the police can doo if you report him for speeding or dangerous driving is put his details on the computer system as known for driving dangerously or fast.
They legally cant do anything without direct evidence, by observing him drectly or a home office approved device such as a speed camera measurement.
and There simply arent enough police to go a follow him to see if he does it when they are there.
The police will only turn up if you see him doing at and call in At the TIME, so they can catch him at it, and even then prosecution is difficult.
Calling crimestoppers will take days to come through to the police and then whats the point in the first place.
sorry unfortunately legally police hands are tied, they have to catch him at it.
2007-03-18 08:46:02 · answer #2 · answered by the mofo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you are aware police use laser or radar devices to enforce legislation. These are not deployed on the whim of the individual officer but are used at locations where speeding is known to be a problem. Write a letter to your local police station, addressed to the 'Duty Inspector'. Inticate the location and time the problem occurs and give any details of specific vehicles if you have them.
This information will be forwarded to the relevant department and officer's will be deployed at appropriate times to deal with the situation.
Speed detection devices are used at the request of the public, not as a revenue making exercise as some people beleive.
2007-03-18 22:45:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
you have for sure made a mistake or you havn't defined for sure adequate. So if i will factor out, in accordance to the figures you have given, he's doing an standard of 17 mp/h. you say he began at 29mins, which might make it 10 mp/h. His checklist is 17mp/h - now in accordance to all the site visitors rules i comprehend of, 17mp/h isn't breaking any uk velocity shrink, except he's driving 5 miles of wellbeing facility get right of entry to course... So except you meant 15 miles, i do no longer think of you may worry reporting something...
2016-10-02 05:44:43 · answer #4 · answered by bachmann 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a genuine concern as a citizen then you could report this matter to your local police who will then investigate. I would not get involved with trying to resolve the matter yourself as it could get nasty for you. Police are there for a reason and you will be doing your civic duty by reporting this person. Although I agree with crime-stoppers, I do believe your first stop should be to the local police.
2007-03-20 21:39:15 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Paul D 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tricky situation, I agree. I tried to use Crimestoppers once for just that and they didn't want to know. They seem just to deal with organised crime. Shame.
2007-03-22 05:12:06 · answer #6 · answered by Tony h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
(UK) - Police Road Traffic depts in each force are obliged to action complaqints of this nature from the public - this is how spped guns are deployed. Letters are kept anonymous - you can wrtite straight to your local Force with the complaint
2007-03-16 06:49:17 · answer #7 · answered by skipper409 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Call crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 its anonymous, you dont have to give your name.
Wow I sound like that nick bloke off CrimeWatch!
Sleep well, dont have nightmares
2007-03-16 06:49:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Tell your local police and they will provide anonymity. Their reaction is then for them to manage, and you should let go of the matter.
2007-03-17 06:09:52 · answer #9 · answered by Rob E 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crimestoppers is for crime not traffic offences.Call the police more people get killed by drivers than criminals.
2007-03-16 09:08:59 · answer #10 · answered by frankturk50 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋