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CHARISMA
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Yes, believe it or not you will get thwe book thrown at you too! Expect a large fine. |
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KB
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Not unless they could prove you knew, for example if it was your car and you got a friend to drive it for you knowing that your insurance didn't cover them and you hadn't checked that their's did, or if it was your partner driving when they could argue that you should know whether or not they were insured. |
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lostctcowboy
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I Know in Connecticut ( in The USA ) it is possible if anyone in the other car or cars involved could possible sue your insurance company if the car you were in was at fault. |
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notaclue
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Only if you're female! We all know how women like to drive from the passenger seat!
They took all your information because of the accident for insurance purposes. They also ran a warrant background to see who's looking for you!
PS: They can't charge you regardless of whether or not you knew the driver was driving without insurance! It's not your job to police other drivers! The previous author hasn't a clue! The only time would be in the event of a "stolen" vehicle and you were a passenger or if they found drugs and/or paraphernalia! |
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Charles-CeeJay_UK_ USA/CheekyLad
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I wouldn't be all that concerned. They always take information, if nothing else to keep for their records.
--That Cheeky Lad |
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Chris
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I don't see how you can get in trouble for that. |
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ROY B
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In order for the police to prosecute you they would have to be 100% sure that you travelled in the veichle knowing it had no insurance. It is not for you to prove your innocence, it is the job of the police to prove your guilt. The case will be against the driver as it is an offence to drive a motor veichle with out insurance. However if you wish to make any claim for injury ect, you will have to claim against the driver. Dont worry they cant touch you if you were unaware of the driver having no insurance. |
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Liann B
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In California, they take your info just in case they can pop you for someting else. If you have a warrant, if you weren't wearing a seatbelt, etc. You will be used as a witness against your friend in case some stuff goes down...it can be a precautionary measure. |
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WelshLad
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No |
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happy trucker
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If you did not know the driver was uninsured then you should be alright if you did know then your in trouble. |
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audrey_o
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The onus is on them to prove to the CPS / PF that you knew the car wasn't insured when you got into it. This in itself is pretty difficult to prove if you plead ignorance. It's not your responsibility as a passenger to make sure the driver has insurance..you automatically assume that the car is insured if it's on the road.
If the driver is your friend...maybe he would vouch for you that you were unaware of the situation.
They have to take the details of anyone involved as you are potentially a witness to the accident...whether the car had insurance or not.
Basically...unless the car was stolen or filled with illegal or stolen goods..you should be ok. |
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Psycho Chicken!
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If you didn't know I cant see why you would get in trouble. And I dont see how even if you did. It not like when someone drinks and drives. If you are a passenger in a car and the driver is pi$$ed you can get done then. |
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absolved lemon
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if the car was stolen your an accessory after the fact. as for your license it wont be touched but you may be depending on the crime. just plead ignorance and the mercy of the court. if it was a mate giving you a lift, well hes not much of a mate giving you a lift without knowingly having insurance. the cops took all your details because you were at the scene of a crime. i once reprted an affray on the phone to the cops, by the time they double checked my details the affray turned into attempted murder. its standard procedure dont worry too much about it. |
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they can only prosicute you for aiding and abeting if they can prove you knowingly got in to the car knowing the driver was uninsured but if you had no knowledge they would have taken your details incase you need to give evidence |
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ANF
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You cannot be prosecuted for the drivers offence unless you assisted in the deception in any way. In which case you would have aided and abetted the offence. You are lucky that you had no injury as without the insurance you would have found it difficult to make a claim on your friend. The police took all your details as you are a witness to the accident and can testify as to the way in which the driver was handling the car etc. I always ask any person that I agree to be a passenger with if they are insured. This may sound extreme but over the years I have had the answer NO on a number of occasions. There were various excuses but as a passenger I would be exposed as you were to possible injury with no hope of compensation. |
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Felicia S
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I doubt it, you we not the driver, they prob do it so they can have more paperwork |
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esmerelda v
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No you wont get points in the UK. The police might want you to give evidence/ make a statement as a witness to the accident. |
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missnicedell
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no i don't think any think will happen to you.....just the stupid driver who should know better than to put you in that situation.... |
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karla o
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No if it wasnt your car then dont worry! They took your details so they can hear your version of the story and so they can contact you! |
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witheringtonkeith
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you will be fine.
they have just taken your details in case they need you as a wittness |
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darcydiddler
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No, dont worry. |
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