My car was hit by a guy who beat red light, police said hard to punish him cos lack of witness, can help?
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The police are correct in their assessment.  Without an independent, disinterested witness to the state of the traffic signal, it comes down to "he said, she said" and unless one of you is of such poor character as to be not believable then it is a wash.  \n\nIf there were any other drivers that witnessed the accident but did not stop, it might be worth taking out an advert in the local rag asking if anyone witnessed the accident and would be willing to come forward and make a statement.\n\nBest of luck!
1116479
The term "victim" refers to her injuries, not her legal standing.  Sounds like your g.f. made a left turn in front of a car that struck her car.\n\nIf that's the case, then the other driver had the right of way and your g.f. is at fault.\n\n~~~~~~~~~~\n\nWicked Magnet below wrote: "BUT...if neither saw the other, and the other party was "clearly going faster..."\n\nIf neither party saw the other, then how do you determine which party was "clearly going faster"?  As far as these two drivers were concerned, the other driver was invisible.  How can you say an invisible driver was speeding?
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Dear Friend,\n\nThe best thing to do is get a lawyer.  There is no substitute for your own legal counsel.  That said, here are a few ideas -- not legal advice, just common sense.\n\nFirst, document everything having to do with this incident.  Write down all of your recollections of the encounter.  Get a copy of the phone record that you called 911 (in connection with this woman) which will make the real reason for ther retaliatory claim obvious.\n\nNext, did you get the names of the police officers who responded to the call?  They might be able to testify as to the condition of the car, the circumstances of the meeting, her talking about (or not talking about) any scratches.  If you didn't get the names of the officers, the police might still be able to tell you through their dispatch logs.  Few people make better witnesses than the police.  If they won't voluntarily appear on your behalf, consider getting a subpoena to compel appearance (as a last resort).\n\nAlso, were there any other witnesses?  Make a list.  Talk to each of them and see what they saw.  Did they see damage to the cars?\n\nIf this goes to court, demand proof.  Demand a chance to have your own mechanic look at the "damage."  Demand an explanation of how toddlers caused major auto body damage.  If she has pictures, ask how we can tell what date they were taken.  Demand to see her police report, mechanic report, insurance report.\n\nIt sounds to me like a shakedown.  If so, tell her you won't pay her one red cent.  \n\nYours in Him,\nFrancesois
535951
If you don't throughly check the car..you could get blamed for someone elses...mistake.. or damages
575503
The only folks that can prosecute criminals are your local law enforcement agency and the district attorney.\n\nIf you'd like to see them potentially prosecuted, you'll need to file a police report with the local law enforcement agency (local to where the crime happened).  It is up to the district attorney to determine whether the person involved will be prosecuted (based on the amount and quality of the evidence, details of the incident, etc.)\n\nThe longer you wait, the less credibility you typically have (especially since there are no independant witnesses).  If you want to file a police report, do it as soon as possible after the incident.  You may be asked to explain any delay in reporting the crime.  \n\nIn the future, the best thing to do for similar situations  is to get to somewhere safe as quickly as possible and call 9-1-1 to report the crime to the police.  If this person was, in fact, drunk, the police are going to want to start looking for them immediately and get them off the road before they actually hurt someone.\n\n---===---\n\nIn response to your edit... why are you letting your boyfriend tell you what to do?  If you want to report it to the police, then report it - you're as much a victim as he is.\n\nObviously, the fact that you are posting this question on Yahoo Answers tells me that you eventually found somewhere safe.  As soon as you get somewhere safe, you call the police.  Somewhere safe can be your home, a place with lots of people, a police station, a fire station, etc.  \n\nIf you report this to the police, something "may" or "may not" happen.  If you don't report it to the police, I guarantee that nothing will happen.  You need to decide for yourself what you want to do.
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This falls under the category of "Live & Learn".  If there is physical evidence that shows he hit you (hospital, etc), I doubt he will get off easy.  If you refuse to testify against him, your chances of getting future help are not worth much & you just could be in worse shape than if you told the truth about him.  If the Officer saw the evidence, then that is as good as a photo.  I think his work may be in violation of labor standards for their statements regarding his job security.  He is innocent until proven guilty & he may have a good case against his employers, no matter what happens with your case.  You could have your Public Defender talk to the DA about how this is affecting your family & they just might reduce the charges or ammend them to read differently, in order that he can retain his job & insurance.  Once the DA gets something, it is difficult to get them to let go, like a Pitbull, they hold on!  Talk to your Public Defender. Stress the Ins. issue so that they will see that the children MAY end up costing the county money if you have to go on Public aid or welfare to get medical services for them.  You may have to do this if he loses his job anyway, so be prepared for the worst!
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I was jailed for 10 months for assisting an offender and perverting the course of justice. I lied to the police about the whereabouts of my then boyfriend who was wanted by the police. My boyfriend had stabbed somebody that beat up his sister badly and i covered up for him. I thought my sentence was pretty harsh and still do as hit and run drivers get a fine and 3 points even if the victim dies.I wasn't a danger to or harmed anyone.
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If no one was cited for the crash then the insurance does not have to pay a penny even if the other person told you it was their fault and gave you all the insurance information.\n\nExample. I know a guy who cut someone off and side swiped them. He told them it was his fault and gave the insurance information. They agreed not to call the police but 3 hours later he got a phone call from a cop asking him what happend. The cop looked at his cars damage and could not determine who was at fault. Even so he told them his insurance would pay and he already filed a claim to have them fix the car, he was pissed that they called the cops and called the insurance and cancled the claim. The insurance said as long as he wasnt cited they wont have to pay unless he wants them to.\n\nYou probally pissed the person who rear ended you off when you called the police. You should of worked it out with them and had them agree to have their insurance pay for your car.\n\nIts probally to late.
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Police will not always attend the scene to report an accident. Unless there is injury to a person other than the driver. Damage to street furniture or witnessed by a Constable.\n\nYou and the driver have a responsibility under 170(2) of the Road Traffic Act to report the accident to police as soon as possible and in any case within 24hours.\n\nAlso the any person must give their details if required to do so and in the case of injury must produce a certificate of insurance at the scene. If they fail they commit an offence.  If some one at the scene gives false details that is also an offence under the RTA. Go to the police and report this fact to them. \n\nNearly everyone out there is a proper person, so if they gave you false dets it's because they had no licence or where not insured.\n\nMost insurance company's want the excess money upfront in any case, if you find the other driver the monies will be paid back by the insurance company, Yes you will lose your no claims discount and no it is not fair, insurance company's are there to make money not to assist you, in their words ot mine. (a top exec from a company once said to me all insurance does is give you a good nights sleep)\n\nI'm not sure what the name is, but there is a bureau of insurers that will assist you when have had an accident with uninsured drivers.
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file a police report and they will handle it from there,\nthen go to court and make him/her pay the damage
1081816
Best thing is pay the fine. But if you gutts tell you to fight it then you better enter a no contest plea then spill your gutts to the judge. First time offenders are easier to get away with stuff. But you were speeding 20 over so good luck!! (you will need it)
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Check to see if there are any attorney's in your area that would talk with you about this or you might check with the court that the ticket went through, or The Department of Public Saftey DL division & ask if maybe he needs to go to driving school or what he needs to do to handle this.....hope this might help....let me know if you have any questions....-R
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yes there is a way to do that.Go to the police department and give them a discription of the car and if you saw the person (people) in the car give their discription too.
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Yes. You failed to supply information to the victim. Plus you failed to properly report the accident. \n\nJust because you happen to 'work in an emergency room' is no excuse not to have left information. Plus if you provided false information; Um hi, local police, my name is 'Bob Smith' and I hit a car over on 1st ave. I was late for work but I promise that when my shift is over I will come back and leave the necessary information.\n\nImagine that was your car that was struck, and someone 'called the police' and promised to comeback and report it but never did, or if they did report it, provided fake information; name of a person from school, co worker, or made name date of birth, or fake license plate number.
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Did they take your licence for not having insurance and perhaps not paying for the damage.\n\nIf your licence was suspended for not paying damage, you can't get it untill the court says you can, normally untill you pay for the damage or have a payment plan in place.\n\nIf you were suspended for not having insurnace, again, until the court oks you ( normally it would be a certain time the judge would have said at trial)\n\nSo there is really not enough information given for a good answer.
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It depends on what state you live in.  So they are going to send you a picture of your car running the red light, and the price for your ticket.  So send them a picture of the money you owe them.
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From what I understand your back tires have to be fully over the limit line of the street you are on before the light turns red, in order to not be ticketed for this.\n\nPerhaps you could ask the judge if you could attend traffic school? Or do community service in leiu of a fine. Especially if your driving record is clean, perhaps they will bend some.