So, after my near-miss with the Subaru Impreza, the Police have sent me a statement form to fill in.
I was just wondering about this one question:
"Describe each vehicle (make and colour) involved in the accident."
1. Seeing as I wasn't actually hit by the car, was my bike involved? 2. Can anyone think of how I put down the make and colour of my bike without the Police thinking I'm taking the mick? I was riding a grey Orange at the time. ;-)
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So, after my near-miss with the Subaru Impreza, the Police have sent me a statement form to fill in. I was just wondering about this one question: "Describe each vehicle (make and colour) involved in the accident." 1. Seeing as I wasn't actually hit by the car, was my bike involved?
"I was riding my bicycle, manufactured by Orange, which is grey in colour." -- David Damerell <[email hidden]> Kill the tomato!
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So, after my near-miss with the Subaru Impreza, the Police have sent me a statement form to fill in.
I was just wondering about this one question:
"Describe each vehicle (make and colour) involved in the accident."
1. Seeing as I wasn't actually hit by the car, was my bike involved?
I would say not. Therefore you are giving a statement about an event you witnessed but was not party to. Had the car hit you you would be both a witness to the event and an affected party.
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So, after my near-miss with the Subaru Impreza, the Police have sent me a statement form to fill in.
I was just wondering about this one question:
"Describe each vehicle (make and colour) involved in the accident."
1. Seeing as I wasn't actually hit by the car, was my bike involved?
I would say not. Therefore you are giving a statement about an event you witnessed but was not party to. Had the car hit you you would be both a witness to the event and an affected party.
OTOH, the driver might claim that his lights were green and he braked and skidded to avoid a cyclist jumping the lights.
Unless there are other witnesses who can collaborate the original post I would suggest including all the information in the OP in the report. (It is probably also a good idea to refer to the post as "notes". This will make any court appearances - witness to a charge of dangerous driving or claim against you by the driver - much simpler as well.)
IANAL.
Tim.
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