Should I Fill Police Questionnaire?

[KingKong]

Hi

Was T-boned a few weeks back and thirt party insurance accepted liability. However, police sent me a form 966 requesting I fill it out in order to assist them with their 'investigation' to determine if reckless/dangerous driving had taken place, and to prosecute if so.

Is it a legal requirement to fill this form and return it? What are the implications if I don't complete it?
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[MarJay]

I've done a bit of a google and it seems it's a collision reporting form (makes sense). I'd guess there are no consequences to you for not filling it in, but they third party will get off scott free. I guess it depends whether you were in the wrong in any way in the incident. If you were totally innocent and blameless then I'd just fill it in and be done with it personally.
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[andyscooter]

i'm in a similar situation at the moment

except i haven't given my statement to the police or even spoke to the officers involved

i haven't got a form to fill yet either
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[Rogerborg]

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[MC]

I never got anything from the police, but then it turned out they had sent it to the wrong address When I called them they said as none of the witnesses had responded, they weren't taking any further action anyway.
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[JP7]

Yes, it's a standard questionnaire that the police will send out if they're investigating any offences. It sounds like the other party was at fault, and the police are considering prosecuting them.

It's up to you whether you fill it in or not. You're not obliged to and there are no real consequences for not doing so. They'll probably chase you a few times for it, that's the most that's likely to happen. But I'd recommend filling it in. Poor driving needs dealing with, and you're the one with the evidence. The next person the driver T-bones might not be so lucky.

[stinkwheel]

A year ago, I might have considered filling it in.

Now I wouldn't.

I do not trust the police further than I could throw them. Which given current crispy creme sales figures, is not very far at all. There is as much chance of them persuing you for a prosecution as there is the other party if you seem like an easier target.

All the police want to do is tick a box saying action has been taken and the outstanding report is put to bed. If it means giving you a ticket for a minor traffic law infraction, they can and will do that.

If the insurance is all caught up, I would give the police no more more information that I am required to by statute.

So that would be your name and address and to confirm the identity of the driver at the time they have requested information on.

Of course it is entirely up to you if you want to take part in their investigation. I personally would take my insurance money and leave.
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[KingKong]

Thanks all.

I would fill in but I may be prosecuted as might have been a lil fast leading to the crash.

The driver who pulled out on me was at fault for not seeing or waiting for me. But seeing how badly shaken up he was afterwards I'd say he's learned his lesson. I don't think it's necessary or fair to have him prosecuted.

If it was the lady who knocked me off 2 years ago then I'd beg the judge to imprison her as she was rude and very aggressive. Mind, her insurance told her to shut up and conceded liability the same day!

Basically, I want to be protected from being a vessel for a ticked box; plus the driver doesn't deserve a harsh reprimand as his experience has shaken him enough. Although, there is a section that asks which action I would like taken so I can always opt for 'warning letter'...
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[dandelion]

If it is contributory to your means then do so.
I had my push bike stolen and went through the whole uhgg procedure. Then found it and reported it, guy was arrested on the spot, made to court and he got what was rightfully his a juicy fine, a criminal record and community service. Constable was sad most people don't go through the paperwork and that impedes their job too.

[_Iain_]

Lol, I asked for a prosecution of the guy that pulled out on me & was told to drop it or they'd be prosecuting me for my small numberplate.

They also deemed it not a crime & refused to do anything when I got hit in traffic & the woman refused to stop/give details, and then got abusive towards me...despite me having a witness that stopped to check I was okay.

Fuck the plod. Utterly useless, I'd not co-operate in any way, or provide anything that might possibly make their job easier.
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[Moxey]

With my case back in May the officer attending seemed disinterested, the focus of the force has shifted from upholding the law to cost-effectiveness and customer service.

As in my situation where despite the other driver clearly driving without due care and attention (not SMIDSY as he admitted that he did not even look right when pulling out) the officer had no intention of prosecuting on the basis that I did not have any obvious broken bones, now had I been doing 55mph through the 50 zone around Middlesbrough I could see a much different approach

So in regards to the OP I wouldn't waste my time, the police can fine you for wasting theirs wish the opposite was true.
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[MattEMulsion]

Its up to you if you make the report out or not, what makes me chuckle about this thread is peoples attitudes towards co-operating with the police and 'making their job as hard as possible'. Why???

Next time someone gets knocked off their bike and the perpetrator gets away with it because a witness couldn't be bothered to make a statement - everyone here will be up in arms.

Likewise if someone's bike gets nicked and again a witness turns a blind eye to the crime, everyone on BCF will be ranting.

You cant have it both ways...
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