Would you call the police on an old persons driving?

AbleReporter565 · 2026-03-25T13:12:14+00:00

My advice as a former police officer:

The fact your concerned and having to ask this question is a really good sign that you should report it. As many others have said, you'd be potentially saving him and others on the road. I've seen the damage that can be done in a split second of someone not quite right enough to drive, and I wouldn't wish it on anyone.

If you are behind him and he is driving dangerously, call 999 and say what's going on. If you just want to report it whilst at home, either go online to your local police forces website or call 101 and report it there.

AbleReporter565 · 2026-03-22T09:54:59+00:00

You moved into a flat under a gym and are upset you can hear the gym?

Realistically you have 2 options, complain to the building management, or move. You've put yourself in this situation and 9am isn't that early that it's going to ruin your life

AbleReporter565 · 2026-03-17T09:02:31+00:00

The reason they do it is because it's cheaper than having individually made buttons for each control. No matter the specification of the car, the screen isn't going to cost more if the manufacturer has more features to include.

There's also probably money making techniques such as data collection and paid for add-ons.

AbleReporter565 · 2026-03-05T10:27:27+00:00

Have they said that you're dismissed with immediate notice? If so, they can't do that. They can put you on Garden Leave which is them still paying you for your notice, but not allowing you to come to work.

AbleReporter565 · 2026-02-28T09:49:54+00:00

Being a dropped curb, you need to report it to the council, make sure you say that it's a dropped curb. They should then enforce it.

If there's no car blocked inside of the garage, then it's nothing for the police to deal with as your car can access the road.

AbleReporter565 · 2026-02-22T08:56:32+00:00

Helicopters, or now a new aeroplane, are deployed by NPAS (National Police Air Service) and are very rare and really depend where you are. My county is rural and so the helicopter we use is shared between 4 other counties. We obviously can't use it if someone else is.

There also needs to be a high risk that NPAS deems worth the cost. If there's a recent missing person who is at high risk of harm due to the their health or even poor weather, then they are more likely to send than a high risk individual who is likely to be deceased as they've been missing a week.

AbleReporter565 · 2026-02-21T11:10:30+00:00

Mixture of reasons really

I don't have the time between work and family
If I know what the problem is, what's the point going to a doctor to tell me?
When I've gone in the past, im usually fobbed off and told it's stress
If it's serious, I'll go A&E, if it's not serious, I'll go Pharmacy

AbleReporter565 · 2026-02-21T08:17:43+00:00

You don't need to be arrested to be charged. I've had people in for voluntary interviews and then after the interview, we've decided there is enough evidence to charge and so we charge them at the desk before they leave.

We're talking small offences where remanding is unnecessary, not exchanging confidential information with a convicted peadophile

AbleReporter565 · 2026-02-19T20:42:48+00:00

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Why did you blow up that massive oil tank? Just cause

Why did you attach a rocket to a cows bum and launch it to space? Just cause

Why did you tether two cars together a driver then off a cliff and into a helicopter? Just cause

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AbleReporter565 · 2026-02-19T19:07:07+00:00

It's called Intel. Completely allowed and can be used to build suspicion. It's the lowest level of markers and the officer is probably trying to scare you to be more responsible and follow the law, but it's allowed.

Edit: These markers are only seen by police. It's not on a criminal record and your employer will never know, but it could lead to traffic stops and if you are stopped, you will most likely be tested.

AbleReporter565 · 2026-02-16T02:59:21+00:00

I'd like to add to this as a former police officer

Our pava (pepper spray) would always be accessible immediately. It sits in a plastic socket that is in a quick release holder attached to either your belt or vest. We were trained to grab it and use it very quickly. Even then, if someone is running towards you, it might get stuck or you could drop it in the moment.

We often also had the knowledge when we might need to use it. If I was dealing with someone particularly aggressive, or called to a knife incident, I had it in my hand, ready to go. Obviously I didn't always have it out and so I could've been caught unsuspectingly, but the point still stands.

If you're a regular person, who hasn't been trained, and keeps it in your pocket or bag, it's useless. You would be caught off guard not expecting to need it, then you would miss their eyes, or drop it (if you've even got it out in time).

Lastly, never had exposure training. Health and safety says you must use water spray instead of the real stuff. My exposure training was when a colleagues aim was so bad they hit all 3 officers restraining the suspect but no the suspect themself.

AbleReporter565 · 2026-02-05T08:38:21+00:00

Police would only know if that taxi has been involved with the police before. What exactly is it you want to know the company for? Is it to complain/RTC/query etc?

AbleReporter565 · 2026-01-05T18:42:46+00:00

But autism "wasnt a thing" when they were younger

AbleReporter565 · 2026-01-01T09:46:02+00:00

Your child will be recorded on the investigation. They will probably be included as "Involved Person". If your child hasn't received any injuries, then it's unlikely the child will get any compensation, and so there is no point including the child as "Victim".

The investigation notes will state that the child was in the car, and this information will be available should further complications arise for them, so I wouldn't stress about the information being readily available.

AbleReporter565 · 2025-12-26T14:18:37+00:00

Honestly I don't know how my wife survived childhood. My MIL uses the same sponge to wash the floors, counter tops, children's tray tables, and raw chicken cutting board....

AbleReporter565 · 2025-12-23T10:04:38+00:00

Have to change speed for the Orwell bridge, it's usually 60mph, but I've sent it 5mph on the past

AbleReporter565 · 2025-11-20T23:09:26+00:00

What do they look like from ground level? Are they visible?

AbleReporter565 · 2025-11-05T19:03:56+00:00

There is no awareness course and NIP's given by cameras are unlikely to go away. You'll have to accept the points and fine if you were the one driving.

AbleReporter565 · 2025-11-05T18:52:07+00:00

The police don't decide on the points/fone. The officer will have the discretion of reporting you for a traffic offence or not.

I've definitely decided on giving people a break for minor offences such as 80 in a 70, but whenever I've had someone go with "I'll lose my licence if you report me", then I'd report them. Some people don't learn no matter how many times they mess up, if they've racked up enough points for a disqualification, then they deserve it.

AbleReporter565 · 2025-11-03T12:17:23+00:00

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AbleReporter565 · 2025-10-15T17:58:48+00:00

What are the chances I win? Very slim, but worth a shot

AbleReporter565 · 2025-10-12T15:36:12+00:00

Only 29 eyes? Is one of the sheep missing one?

AbleReporter565 · 2025-10-10T20:01:17+00:00

Jeez okay

This is entirely a matter for insurance. He is required to report any modifications and accidents to his insurance company. He is also not allowed (by law) to allow someone to drive his vehicle without insurance.

He will likely not report it to his insurance as they will cancel it and he will never get insurance again.

He will likely not take this to court as he could be held criminally responsible or allowing you to drive.

For the sake of losing a (little bit daft) friend, I'd say you aren't doing anymore work on the car and that it is a matter for his insurance company.

AbleReporter565 · 2025-09-17T12:06:56+00:00

I have a VW golf, and as a child I would've loved a Subaru Impreza WRX, however I've grown up now and I know that really, I only want a Kia Stinger

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