Need to find out what happens if someone is stopped for driving your car without license or insurance?

qbfh

unless you tell the police that this person took your car without you saying it was ok. then you can also be charged, taken to court and get a fine and points.

tyrefitter2000

If your 'friend' took the vehicle without your permission or knowledge, then the law is quite clear. The vehicle was STOLEN.
Why you are protecting someone who claims to be a friend but then abuses your trust is beyond me?
They took your car. They got caught. Why should you take the rap?
Change your statement.
They will nick your 'friend' anyway for having no licence or insurance. Do you really want to be charged as an accessory to the crime?

In future, choose your friends more carefully pal.

creviazuk

Your friend will be 'done' for TWOCing (Taking Without Owners Consent) - basically 'theft'. UNLESS YOU say you allowed him to take it...if you DO, then YOU will be charged with allowing him to drive it without first checking he had a license & insurance as well as him.

They will get a fine & points on a 'ghost' licence if they don't yet have one.

It is ALWAYS better to tell the truth in these matters or you could stuff up your driving career for years to come - don't try & cover it up.

taxed till i die,

They get busted.

Pat R

If you say they didn't have your permission to drive it,they will be prosecuted for stealing it,which in effect is what they did.

If you say they had your permission,you will be in trouble for abetting a crime.

Shirley

The first thing you should have done at the onset of noticing your car keys and car were taken without your permission, would have been to have reported the car "stolen" to your local police department, and maybe even to your car insurance company, (if you had insurance). It would then place this situation and you in a different category. You would still be listed as "dumb", but at least your "dumbness" could save your hide.

I live in California, but I doubt the common sense rules differ that much from state to state. The current car insurance and registration documents should always be kept within the actual vehicle, no matter who the driver is, and presented to the traffic officer at the time the person is pulled over. Most insurance carriers only cover the registered owner of the vehicle, unless it is designated as such as an add on for another family member or person only you designate to drive your vehicle as well. So you may have or will have an issue to contend with your insurance company, (if you have current insurance).

The driver of the vehicle, when pulled over, is responsible for producing his or her driver license, despite the fact that the vehicle may not be legally registered to them. They have to have a drivers license to drive, even if it's an out of state license. They must produce some sort of legal documentation. That's the way at least it works here in California. If they don't that part of the violation is on their head and their responsibility to appear in court on.

It's you business as to why you are choosing to defend your friend in this case who appears to be causing you nothing but headache. I think you both need to "come clean" and fess up to what they did and how it is now going to affect you. And trust me, it will. If you are in fact the legal registered owner of that vehicle, you are responsible.

I do suggest that you make sure to appear in court on the designated day, and have your stories straight. If you choose to still protect your friend, bring your vehicle registration, and proof of insurance. If you don't, they could issue a warrant for your arrest, if the courts deem it necessary. If there are fines you have incurred, I feel your "friend" should pay them. And then after that, I would say "adios" to them. Good luck.

chav69

ask your solicitor not good

Harly Q

What you should have said was that you had not given permission. but he was welcome to use it if he was legally covered. Get some legal advice QUICK..

WelshLad

It won't affect you as you said you had no knowledge of them taking it.
But in reality they did "steal" your car so I won't protect your so called friend.

namrepus

Seek for a lawyer for some legal advice because your friend will be probably be in jail for driving a car without a car insurance, a law which is strictly implemented in the UK( if your friend is not included in you car insurance policy.) You can find some insurance advice also on this site http://www.nightbirdssolutions.com.

iancross07@btinternet.com

oh sh"t

janemull

unless your friend stole the car and even then you may end up with 6 points on your licence. also if this does happen your insurance will be affected.
get legal advice now.

rcat9999

You are very lucky that your car wasnt seized (it would be you who would foot the cost to get it back) it may be that your "friend" will go to court for their actions and will get points and a fine, my sister let her boyfriend drive her car not knowing that he didnt have a licence and insurance he crashed, he was duly arrested and sent to prison (he was on remand!) she had to attend court where she was given six points and a hefty fine! so it could swing both ways!

spunky

If they were ticketed for no insurance, you will need to provide the driver with a copy. NOT UK, but more than likely the laws are similar

Saddler

Jail time for this person...

ytuty t

quite simply you are a fuc ing waste of space

Cornez

a mate of mine took my car for a ride whilst i was in work, he was driving with no liscence and no insurance, in the end i did find out, im just praying to god that he didnt get caught by any speed cameras, if soo, how long will it take the system to issue the ticket through the post within the UK? if i did get the ticket, what should i do?

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