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How about you've slowed down to 10mph because of the cyclist in front and the same car doing 80 slams into you. To quote you from earlier "it's a accident waiting to happen" (which of course it's not). Also mopeds are restricted to 30mph are they all likely to die too? I fully expect ill informed sweeping generalisations on pigeon watch but cycling topics really bring out the most ridiculous rubbish I've ever read. For info I'm a cyclist, car driver & motor biker and just like everything in life, there are good and bad cyclists, but of course there are good and bad car drivers too.

It's not theft (or theft by finding) as the credit to the account is not tangible. It's certainly not conspiracy to steal....who's he conspired with? I think it's retaining a wrongfully credit - sec 24a Theft Act 1968. Unless this has been repelled and superseded by something in the Fraud Act. Either way here's the legislation: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1968/60/section/24A He needs to take reasonable steps to secure the credit is cancelled. If he's done this and the monies still there after a month or two I'd suggest he could spend it. But it's his choice and a risk that he could get in trouble. ATB

Now sold. ATB

Can't travel due to work commitments, sorry. If anyone wants this I'll let you have it for £10 and include a slip. Collection only from Tiptree. ATB.

Hello troy. If you want to drive down I'll let you have it for £20 to cover your petrol and ill include a gun slip. My license runs out in 6 weeks and I'm not renewing so need to get rid of it. ATB Dan

There is no offence of speeding on a cycle, that's why they weren't done....

If it's her insurance (Hastings) paying for a total loss then I think it's normal procedure. However surly the other driver is at fault and no claim is made on her insurance?

You daughters insurance will contact the lad. He can pay out of his own pocket or contact his insurance so the choice is his. Although if a hire cars involved it's gonna cost so he'll probably be better letting his insurance company pay. ATB

A few do, but most don't. ATB

The police don't need to achieve the criminal or civil burdon of proof, they need to show reasonable grounds to believe (note believe, not suspect). Anyway here is the big that covers revocation : (1)A firearm certificate may be revoked by the chief officer of police for the area in which the holder resides on any of the grounds mentioned in subsections (2) to (5) below. (2)The certificate may be revoked if the chief officer of police has reason to believe (a)that the holder is of intemperate habits or unsound mind or is otherwise unfitted to be entrusted with a firearm; or (b)that the holder can no longer be permitted to have the firearm or ammunition to which the certificate relates in his possession without danger to the public safety or to the peace. ATB

I don't like Farage and UKIP, but I respect there popularity and think there the best thing to happen to UK politics for a generation. It's brilliant that there's a party that (seemingly) will listen to the electorate for a change. Russell brand on the other hand is a complete tool who's using a none sense socialist/slight capalist (rubbish) model to spout rubbish. If I could swear I would, but alas swear filters... ATB

It's a fake!

That's what I said to the judge when I missed the give way sign! Still convicted me, totally unfair!

What's really sad is that we don't look at policies anymore just individuals, in a few election times we'll be voting for actors who look good in the media....like Ronald Regan. ATB. PS. I'm not a labour supporter.

I've got a wooden tiled roof, I'm in permeant fear of one landing on mine! Not sure what people with thatched roofs think about these, although I suspect there constantly fearful too. ATB

I'm not suggesting it's safe but it's a calculated risk as is getting on my bike with kevlar jeans as apposed to leathers trousers or a armoured jacket as apposed to a leather jacket. Plus leathers don't stop you getting killed as that's usually caused by hitting something hard and coming to a rapid stop. I just feel that if I'm not going over 30 and it's a short journey then it's a small enough risk for me to justify shorts and a T-shirt. ATB

Must admit, I sometimes go out on the motorbike with just shorts, trainers and shirt (plus helmet and gloves) but only if it's a short journey and in 30 limits as I figure I go that quick on my push bike..... ATB

If the officer said something like "I'm reporting you for the question to be considered of prosecuting you for driving above the speed limit" then no NIPD needs to be served. If the officer didn't say that and you haven't recieved one and the car is registered to you, you should be fine now. ATB

I'm not excusing the passing on the nearside/undertaking. However you can overtake on the approach to a pedestrian crossing just not the lead vehicle. For instance a car is stopped due to pedestrians on a zebra and there is a 2nd and 3rd car stationary behind. You could legally overtake cars 3 and 2 but not the 1st. I'd still argue that a car that is stationary on the zig zags and allows a passenger to get out is parking and therefore illegal. ATB

I'm not 100% sure about this but I think If the vehicles on the approach (zig-zags) to the zebra crossing we're stationary you can overtake up to the lead vehicle. If they were moving you can not overtake at all. The fact a passenger door opened would suggest that the car "parked" which is illegal. There is also an offence of opening a door to danger, which can be committed by driver and or passenger. It might be worth a run trying to recoup some monies of the car drivers insurance. Anyway, at least your not hurt which is the most important thing. ATB

I used to be a mortgage advisor. The only thing I'd say is don't listen to people telling you what interest rates are going to do, unless they're millionaires and have made lots of money by accurately estimating interest rates. If it was that easy I would be very rich. Look at fixed, discounts, trackers etc, all have pros and cons, compare against your personnal circumstances and then make a informed decision. ATB.

If your neighbours dog is attacking your dog in your garden or in a public place then I'd say it is an offence. If your dog has recieved any injuries, photos and notes from a vet would be good evidence. Here's the bit of legislation. https://www.gov.uk/control-dog-public/overview At the very least report it to the police. ATB

How about parcel monkey : http://www.parcelmonkey.co.uk

Await fallout....... Never really liked it, can't see what the fuss is about.

The concept of criminal law, proved beyond reasonable doubt, dates back when most offences, including stealing a loaf of bread were punishable by death. We (the UK and most of the civilised world) still stick with this high level of the burdon of proof as the punishment can be the loss of liberty, namely prison. Civil law when in the vast majority of cases are a financial penalty is dealt with by balance of probabilty, namely prove to on a 51% or above basis. There are cases when something is not proven in criminal court but proved in civil court. A famous example is the OJ Simpson murder trials. What really frustrates me is when people attack the police/ CPS when a person is found not guilty. Firstly would we all be happy if every person ever sent to court was found guilty....no, of course not, if this was the case it would undermine the whole point of justice. Secondaly if we only want the CPS/police to prosecute when we could guarantee a result, they would never prosecute anyone as there are no guarantees and this is the whole point. If the evidence is particuly poor the judge will usually throw the case out, "no case to answer" otherwise let it run and the jury can make there mind up. A not guilty verdict does not mean those who made the accusations are telling untruths, it just means that the prosecution have not proved all parts of the offence (the points to prove) beyond all reasonable doubt. The sensible question is should the accused have anonymity, I think they should unless the case is proved against them on the balance of probability. ATB