information after a traffic accident

Sgt_Pepper_2

thebull wrote: »

i wanted to find out if it was a legal requirement for someone to give there address out after a RTA due to the fact that a friend of mine has been a victim of scum who took it upon themselves to make his life a misery after an accident .
I believe now that giving Name ,Registration number ,Insurance details and contact number is sufficient.This would then be followed up with a visit to the police to explain the situation and why you do not wish your address to be given out .
Of course this would only apply if you thought the other party were "dodgy"

What's the point in doing that when the police will forward on your address?

thenudeone

thebull wrote: »

(3)If for any reason the driver of the mechanically propelled vehicle does not give his name and address under subsection (2) above, he must report the accident.
NO ...If for ANY reason .its there in black and white .If for any reason .
I say if someone was in an accident they are within there rights to not give there address so long as they afterwards report to the police about the incident .

What a load of rubbish. Section 2 already says that they must give name and address.
Sections 3 does not say that section 2 doesn't apply, it is an ADDITIONAL requirement and an additional offence.
Why do you think that complying with one part of the law means you don't need to comply with other parts?
Well - I didn't speed on the way home tonight. That means I can get !!!!ed and drive home drunk - It's all covered by the same law:rotfl:

There are two separate offences:
s.2 Fail to stop (and exchange the details required by law)
s.3 Fail to report (if required by law)
Each is a separate offence and it's possible to commit both or just one even if you haven't committed the other.

thebull

170 Duty of driver to stop, report accident and give information or documents.
(1) [definition of "accident"]
(2)The driver of the mechanically propelled vehicle must stop and, if required to do so by any person having reasonable grounds for so requiring, give his name and address and also the name and address of the owner and the identification marks of the vehicle.
(3)If for any reason the driver of the mechanically propelled vehicle does not give his name and address under subsection (2) above, he must report the accident.

I am truly stunned and quiet shocked that someone can not grasp what section 3 clearly states. If FOR ANY REASON .any reason .any reason.

Yorkie1

The duty under s.170(2) is indeed to give the driver's name and address, and the owner's name and address (as well as the other info mentioned above). If not provided for any reason at the scene then it must be reported to the police in person as soon as reasonably practicable and in any event within 24 hours - or the s.170(3) offence is also committed.

As for the definition of "address", which is at the nub of the OP's original question, the purpose of the requirement in s.170 to exchange details is to allow future communications between interested parties; the address of a driver's solicitor would be sufficient to discharge the duty - DPP v McCarthy 1999.

thenudeone

thebull wrote: »

I am truly stunned and quiet shocked that someone can not grasp what section 3 clearly states. If FOR ANY REASON .any reason .any reason.

nobody's suggested anything else.

What you suggesting is that as long as you don't commit an offence under s 170 (3), then you haven't committed any offence, even if you have failed to comply with the requirements of a separate law, s170 (2).

Which is quite clearly ridiculous.