my brother was stopped by the police yesterday for driving his car with out any insurance, will he have to go to court and wot will his punishment be? he hasnt got any points or been in trouble with the police before.
2007-07-13 20:54:52 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
thanxs to everyone for answering this question apart from OKLATOM (wot a stupid name, yes WOT and SMITH. just wanted an simple answer like everyone else gave not a spelling test!!!!!!!!
2007-07-13 21:25:09 · update #1
As soon as he got home he got insurance as the police officer said it would be better. hes been driving for 4yrs in the u.k now.
2007-07-13 21:31:37 · update #2
wit (n.) The natural ability to perceive and understand; intelligence
I give you this because "wot" is (v.) first and third person singular present tense of wit.
So, I assume you meant "what". If so...
It is against the law to operate a vehicle without insurance. Unless he can produce an insurance card showing he actually had insurance at the time he was stopped, he is guilty of driving without it. If he has the card, take it to court and show it, and the ticket will go away. If he doesn't have it, he will need to get insurance. Then he will need to pay a fine, and he will receive points on his license. The points may raise the premiums on insurance in the future, but generally they will go away after 3 years providing he doesn't get more tickets.
Added: In response to: thanxs to everyone for answering this question apart from OKLATOM (wot a stupid name, yes WOT and SMITH. just wanted an simple answer like everyone else gave not a spelling test!!!!!!!!
(It's "thanks", not "thanx".)
I would have told you this privately, but since you don't allow email, I will do it publicly. If you want to look like a fool by not using proper words and spelling, I can't stop you from that. However, I will point out my name is descriptive, showing both where I am and who I am, and I really don't care if you don't like my choice of screen names. Also, being disrespectful to to others IS a violation of the community guidelines. Have you read them?
In closing, you and your brother obviously share attributes. Have a wonderful day.
2007-07-13 21:12:58 · answer #1 · answered by oklatom 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Not just an idiot , selfish too as what would have happened if he had an accident ?/ someone has to pay for the damage
If as you say it is the first offence ( first time caught ?) then hopefully he will have got a bit of a fright and not do it again .
He will have to attend court , will be fined and have his licence endorsed . It will also make him a higher insurance risk for a few years which means he will pay a higher rate .. It can be costly being an idiot !!
2007-07-13 21:07:07 · answer #2 · answered by Scobill 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As you're on the UK & Ireland site, I take it the American contributions aren't going to be terribly useful.
He almost certainly will have to go to court. The penalty will be 6 - 8 points on the licence plus a hefty fine. If it's within 2 years of him passing his test, 6 points gets you right back to learner status, L plates, accompanying driver and all.
He's lucky actually. The police can, and in some areas do, seize an uninsured car on the spot & if you don't turn up pretty promptly with valid insurance and the means to pay the storage fee it'll be crushed.
PS Just Me, for your information, if you care to look at the top of the page it says "UK & Ireland". And please don't be offensive to those who are actually trying to help the questioner.
2007-07-13 21:29:16 · answer #3 · answered by champer 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First of all, Where does Colin M get off saying this is a UK & Ireland site? This is a world wide site.
Now, on to the answer.
Why did your brother get pulled over? Just because he had no insurance? How did the officer know he had no insurance?
He had to have done something to get pulled over. If Not, there is no reason to get pulled over. This is called harassment.
Now, if he was speeding or something, then he's busted.
Where I am, a citation of no insurance is a $500 fine.
2007-07-14 01:11:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Idiot is the word. He will be fined and get points on his licence. It might be as well to wite to the chief constable with apologies and a note that he has gor insurance, it may or may not get him off the hook . He will have to plead guilty anyway if taken to Court. Get someone who knows what they are doing to speak for him if you can .
2007-07-15 05:48:09 · answer #5 · answered by Scouse 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depends on where you live and certain circumstances that may apply. Most likely he will he his license taken away most people for about 6 months. He will definitely receive points on his license and he is going to have to go to court undoubtedly. It all pretty much comes down to money.... and how much he's got for a lawyer.... its sick how this world works. There will be a few fines he will have to pay for and they'll probably run a few hundred dollars + lawyers fees and court fees and fines. It is usually possible for people to apply for a hardship license, which just means he can get permission to drive back and forth to work. I know in a lot of states they will literally take your license and destroy it. In that case he will also have to reapply for one (not take the test over but pay a reinstatement fee--- ours runs about $125-$150)
like i said, it really depends on what state you live in -- check the dmv website for your state -- there should be some insight there as to what the punishments could be.
2007-07-13 21:09:44 · answer #6 · answered by stifflergal 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
He will get 6-8 points. If he is a new driver and in his probationary period (first 2 years), this will mean loss of license, a fine and a retest.
As a general tip for questions like this it's good to specify you are in the UK (if you are!) as a lot of Americans are on this forum and the laws are different there.
2007-07-13 21:06:35 · answer #7 · answered by johninmelb 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Fine and points on licence. He was lucky the Police didn't impound his car and crush it after 7 days if he does not claim it back after arranging insurance and paying the impound and storage fees.
2007-07-14 00:53:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
6-8 points and a fine
2007-07-15 03:35:06 · answer #9 · answered by WelshLad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At least he has shown initiative and got himself insured. Was he out of insurance for long?
No smoke without fire though....he must have caused sufficient interest to be stopped in the first place.........Hmmm
2007-07-13 23:41:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋