Speeding and half the car is on the wrong side of the road. Deserves a stretch inside I think.
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Let's catch the scumbag who did this
- Thread starter Man of Harveys
- Start date
Speeding and half the car is on the wrong side of the road. Deserves a stretch inside I think.
- Jul 7, 2003
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Gullflyinghigh
Registered User
- Apr 23, 2012
- 4,279
Horrendous. Incredible that the poor guy is still alive after that.
Captain Sensible
Well-known member
Holy shit. That really really makes you realise the damage reckless driving can do. I deeply hope the ******* is caught!!
StonehamPark
#Brighton-Nil
Ah that's fair enough.
Wasn't sure if you were aware that if a driver does panic and drive off, he/she then commits a criminal offense by failing to stop and report after an accident. Even if the driver wasn't at fault for the accident.
Just for reference is all, not being pedantic!
StonehamPark
#Brighton-Nil
Does Sussex have a reg. or are they hoping for someone to come forward?
Tom Hark Preston Park
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- Jul 6, 2003
- 72,380
That's just evil.
Withdean11
Well-known member
I witnessed a hit and run on the seafront in 2011. Seeing it in person is much worse. I must admit, everyone thought she was dead after but thanks to the excellent emergency services, I believe she has now made a full recovery.
The car certainly appeared to be speeding, and it was later found to be stolen. The driver, who was already banned from driving had used the car as a getaway for a burglary of a shop 15 minutes before. Complete scumbag.
Sentencing guidelines meant the judge could only give 5 years. He deserves a lot more IMO.
Fantastic work by Sussex Police to identify and arrest the driver though I must say, CCTV was very poor.
I'm sure they will be able to identify this driver, and hope the man can make a full recovery.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-20397278
The car certainly appeared to be speeding, and it was later found to be stolen. The driver, who was already banned from driving had used the car as a getaway for a burglary of a shop 15 minutes before. Complete scumbag.
Sentencing guidelines meant the judge could only give 5 years. He deserves a lot more IMO.
Fantastic work by Sussex Police to identify and arrest the driver though I must say, CCTV was very poor.
I'm sure they will be able to identify this driver, and hope the man can make a full recovery.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-sussex-20397278
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Yoda
English & European
But normally those individuals at least stop for a moment before the panic sets in and then drive off. This cretin (does not deserve to be called person) just carries on driving like a maniac and as if he hasn't hit anything, let alone a person.
StonehamPark
#Brighton-Nil
Unfortunately the sentences aren't tough enough in this instance.
7 years max.
Dangerous driving (2 years) w/ S20 (5 years).
14 years max if a fatality has occurred.
Return of the Rev
Well-known member
It should carry the same sentence as attempted murder just for driving like that without hitting anyone!
Man of Harveys
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Genuine question: if you see someone driving like that - esp. in a setting like Rottingdean, always with school kids and the elderly walking around, amongst others - what action should one take? Would the police be interested if you grabbed the registration and gave Crimestoppers a call?
KZNSeagull
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I don't see why not, although difficult to prove after the fact. Another option, which has been quite successful here, is taking photos on your phone and posting them on Facebook! Facebook can be pretty useful sometimes, really!
How fast was the car going? I see near misses like this once a year in Shoreham, probably more in Brighton?
Braggfan
In the beginning there was nothing, which exploded
- May 12, 2014
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Delighted that he's 'making a recovery' - how the poor fella survived that is beyond me. I don't know that area but it seems HE/SHE was also driving in the middle of the road at a stupid speed.. Some people just have no care for fellow humankind
PS - I'm a bit confused, the police seem to be asking were you driving certain cars that have fairly clear number plates - I'm assuming they've obviously tried tracking these down but can't from the plates... Seems odd?
I'd be suprised if they had nothing so far. I would guess maybe they want to trace the witness first before bringing someone in so they can present strong case against them from the start. I know the video looks pretty clear cut, but they might have to prove who's driving it etc, hence getting witness statements first. Just a theory.
studio150
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Most of the time ? are you serious, there is a clear duty for the driver to notice pedestrians when on the pavement and to be prepared to take appropriate action if the pedestrian steps into the road. This is particularly relevant when a bus has stopped, near a school, crossings,and junctions, etc.
By failing to stop has the driver not breached the requirements of S170 of the Road Traffic Act, 1988 and is therefore guilty of an offence.
Glad Im not in your world were drivers seem to be a real life Grand Theft Auto where they can mown down pedestrians with immunity.