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[Closed] Almost hit by red light jumping car - report it?

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I was using a cyclist/ped crossing this morning. I get half way across and some ****ing idiot has to screech to a halt to avoid hitting me. He gives a 'opps, i'm sorry' wave and drives off.

I got half his number plate, is it worth reporting? Is there going to be a load of hassle for little outcome?


 
Posted : 04/11/2009 10:24 am
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Having been put in Hospital a couple of times by jumpers (and not the woolly kind ๐Ÿ˜† ) I would say absolutely. But, without the full license plate they've little chance of catching up with the driver.


 
Posted : 04/11/2009 10:30 am
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depends, if there's CCTV and you can give enough information to identify the car then its 3 points and/or a fine.

I'd report it, you may even be lucky and the driver is already on the junctions CCTV jumping the red light in which case 3points/fine might get upped to driving without due care and attention (as he nearly caused an accident).


 
Posted : 04/11/2009 10:41 am
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So you didn't get hit by somebody whose number plate you didn't get.

I expect the police will stop everything else while they clear this one up.


 
Posted : 04/11/2009 10:41 am
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lol


 
Posted : 04/11/2009 11:04 am
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CaptJon- are you Manchester-based?

I see ALOT of jumpers in the early morning. I'm not talking amber or 'just red'- Ive seen a fair few after a pause into red.


 
Posted : 04/11/2009 11:08 am
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Newcastle, hora.

I'm pretty sure there isn't any CCTV, but i'll check on my way home tonight.


 
Posted : 04/11/2009 2:08 pm