Seriously what the ?! I'm a $*** magnet !

[VladTepes]

So I just got a call from the local plod.

They tell me that someone has cited my number plate and alleged that I had an accident with them in (specified location on my route to work) and that I fled the scene without exchanging details.

Also the (specified) date they say this occurred is 1 1/2 months ago.....  Why would anyone wait that long to report an accident? Doesn't make sense to me.

Obviously it's bullshit.

I'm pretty sure that if I'd had a car vs motorbike road accident, I'd remember it!

That, and the fact that for the recent accident I DID have, I DID exchange details should be indicative that that wouldn't be in character for me.

In any event I've been 'requested' (which is to say pretty much told) to attend an interview at the station tomorrow.

They said if I can't do that they 'offered' to have uniformed police come and interview me at my address.  Yeah just the look I need...

So that's time away from work (that I'll have to use leave or $ for), as well making my way from the city where I work to said station....


The only thing I can think of is that they may have been in a car that moved across on me and I hit the mirror or something? but I don't even recall that.

[KiwiCol]

That's just mad.  You'd remember it alright & if you fled the scene, how did they get your number so quickly?  Lots of it just don't add up.   Surely they would have to have some sort of damage to establish there was an incident, so where's that & does it match up with anything on your bike?

Good luck for tomorrow.

[VladTepes]

Forgot what day - cop shop appointment is Thursday.
I hate this shit hanging over me I get really anxious.

[Andre]

1 1/2 month waiting to report can only be bullshit.

[seth]

Someone at it hope all works out buddy 

[gsxbarmy]

Some chancer trying it on - as you say why wait 1.5 months before reporting it. That doesn't make sense. However the police do have a duty to follow these things up, I'd be surprised if anything came of it. Be interested to understand what "damage" they are suggesting.

I'd ask the police what details they have, the circumstances and what "damage" has theoretically been caused before anything else. Have they cited a time of day for when this "occurred"? If you are not happy answering any of the questions, then get a solicitor, also indicate that you will be counter claiming for false accusation, including loss of earnings (time off work, stress etc etc)

[Sweaty]

That really sucks Mike & hope they are smart enough to see that it is a load of s**t. As Dave has said, ask about all the details of the claim before waisting time or saying too much etc.

[Notty]

What a load of bollocks !!! 

[Tony Nitrous]

Yeah, something sounds a bit odd there.

It'll be interesting to see what they say in more detail.

Even as you say, if you clipped a mirror and someone got your rego would you wait 6 weeks to get a quote on something so minor? Maybe.

Someone who see's you commuting each day could easily claim it was you when it wasn't.

All smells a bit suss to me.

[KiwiCol]

I reckon I know what the go is here, a month and a half ago some biker has hit this dudes car. He's pissed as he didn't get the number, here goes Mike several weeks later, bloke reckons its gotta be the same bike, takes rego n reports it. Trouble is, it's the wrong bike!!!

[MarkN]

I think KC has it nailed. Chin up Vlad it'll all come out in the wash. Good luck

[grog]

Yeah Vlad. Sounds suss to me.

[Mister Fishfinger]

It does sound like a crock. I can't imagine how you can hit a car and not notice it. We all know how car/bike interfaces usually go - it always comes out worse for the biker.

It could also be a case of mistaken identity. Witnesses are notoriously unreliable and can easily write down a reg number incorrectly.

[Granty]

Vlad,
    Most insurance Policies have a legal services Solicitor attached to the policy. DAS is one that is used regularly. Its worth checking your policy and talking to your Insurance company. You are not making a claim s it will not effect your premiums it is probably something you pay for anyway. Your insurance company may have to be involved anyway if a claim for any injury is made against you. Your insurance company will want to fight any claim and if it is proved to be a false claim will help you claim expenses for you i.e loss of earnings, travel car parking etc. Insurance companies do prosecute people who make false claims. If they do make a claim for personal injury you will need your insurance to help pay for that.
Failing that contact a local solicitor and ask for 1/2 hours legal advice.

   Secondly when you go to the Police station before you start being interviewed you are entitled in law to see the complaint made against you in its entirety. You are also entitled to see all evidence, CCTV, Dash cam etc. and any witness statements any photo's of the damage and any injuries that the claim they suffered.
  Only answer questions and do not elaborate. The law in this country is Innocent until proved guilty. I'm sure a good Solicitor would question why it took six weeks to report the incident.

Best of luck. Plenty of chancers are trying it on.
 

[Kiwifruit]

Reckon Cols not far off the money.
Good luck getting it sorted.