Stopped by the Police Today

Parker · 15th April 2012, 19:23

Driving to the meet on the M5 just a mile short of exit 5 for the meeting and blue lights flashing headlights, cruise on set at 68 MPH, no idea why being pulled.

So over he comes,

Police, "Do you have your documents with you?"
Me, "no"
Police, "step into the car please.

So I leave my three passengers two of which are in their late 70's. In the car and here we go.

"Is that you vehicle"
"yes"
"you are not insured"
"yes I am"
"look here on the screen you have not been insured since 27/01/12.
"sorry officer but that information is incorrect"
"it is the police database and is correct, you are not insured, do you not check your monthly statements.
"it is insured, yes I do check them and the insurance was paid in full not monthly"
"you do realise we shall now seize your car and you will be issued with a summons to appear in court as you have broken the law, haven't you!
"we haven't established that I have broken the law (innocent until guilty hmmm) and I have two elderly people in the car.
"we won't leave you on the motorway when your car is towed you will be taken to the nearest train station for transport home.

"HUH" is the real?

Let me call Aviva and clear this up, I say,
"Sunday they will be closed"
"don't think so I say let me try"
"but you do realise you have no insurance and your car is GOING to be seized shortly, because you are breaking the law, AREN'T YOU

The other officer (good cop), says call Aviva and the call goes in.

Aviva faff about for what seems an age.

"this doesn't look good does it, turns to good cop, best call in for the tow truck".

Again I insist I am insured 100%

Aviva girl comes back, "Mr Jones is fully insured, the insurance expires Jan 2013"

Bad cop is dumb struck, "you are free to go on your way"

No apology, no concern for elderly passengers. It spoils the day for may father in law at nearly 80 it did stress him whilst I was sat in the back of this police car for over 30 minutes, we ended up leaving the meet early as he had wound himself up over it and wanted to go home.

It was only later I realised that I was nothing short of bullied and intimidated by the one police office with him repeatedly telling me I had broken the law "haven't you" and you will now appear in court because what I did is wrong, "isn't it" and your car will be seized at great expense to me.

Yet 100% innocent, their database not up to date

If I go on Rimmers site and put my reg in it brings my car details through, yet the police system fails this simple task

So wrong. I feel a complaint coming on.

Jakg · 15th April 2012, 19:28

"P7 FVE" isn't on the MID, which means you are going to get pulled over a *lot* by any ANPR equipped car... Good idea to talk to Aviva about it!

Perhaps the officer hoped he could "crack" you and took it a little too far?

Tim · 15th April 2012, 19:28

Don't go quietly Parker, complain. If they are allowed to think this can go without any form of apology it will happen again. Did you get his number?

mark d3 · 15th April 2012, 19:29

when we spoke earlier phil i am still gob smacked by your ordeal you need to complain this is disgusting treatment by the police officer concerned sorry to hear this ruined your day

Steve916 · 15th April 2012, 19:29

I would definitely put in a complaint. Must have been awful. Have you tried entering your reg number on the MID.com website. See if that shows up if you're insured or not. If it doesn't then phone Aviva and ask why you are not entered on the database, before it happens again

wattonwatty · 15th April 2012, 19:34

You can't make it up.... and they wonder why respect is slipping for the police.
No question.....put in a complaint about his attitude AND database mis-information

chris75 · 15th April 2012, 19:34

I wonder why they were checking up on you anyway ?
Are they in fact allowed to carry out random searches ?

pab · 15th April 2012, 19:35

I heard this first hand today,just did a quick check on the Registration Number and no Data found.

Shocking treatment at the roadside though..

Tim · 15th April 2012, 19:35

As above, click on the link to check your car

http://www.askmid.com/

Zion Leo · 15th April 2012, 19:37

Anyone can check their car on the MID by clicking the link below...why not try it now and see what it says.

www.askMID.com

15th April 2012, 19:23	#1
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Stopped by the Police Today Driving to the meet on the M5 just a mile short of exit 5 for the meeting and blue lights flashing headlights, cruise on set at 68 MPH, no idea why being pulled. So over he comes, Police, "Do you have your documents with you?" Me, "no" Police, "step into the car please. So I leave my three passengers two of which are in their late 70's. In the car and here we go. "Is that you vehicle" "yes" "you are not insured" "yes I am" "look here on the screen you have not been insured since 27/01/12. "sorry officer but that information is incorrect" "it is the police database and is correct, you are not insured, do you not check your monthly statements. "it is insured, yes I do check them and the insurance was paid in full not monthly" "you do realise we shall now seize your car and you will be issued with a summons to appear in court as you have broken the law, haven't you! "we haven't established that I have broken the law (innocent until guilty hmmm) and I have two elderly people in the car. "we won't leave you on the motorway when your car is towed you will be taken to the nearest train station for transport home. "HUH" is the real? Let me call Aviva and clear this up, I say, "Sunday they will be closed" "don't think so I say let me try" "but you do realise you have no insurance and your car is GOING to be seized shortly, because you are breaking the law, AREN'T YOU The other officer (good cop), says call Aviva and the call goes in. Aviva faff about for what seems an age. "this doesn't look good does it, turns to good cop, best call in for the tow truck". Again I insist I am insured 100% Aviva girl comes back, "Mr Jones is fully insured, the insurance expires Jan 2013" Bad cop is dumb struck, "you are free to go on your way" No apology, no concern for elderly passengers. It spoils the day for may father in law at nearly 80 it did stress him whilst I was sat in the back of this police car for over 30 minutes, we ended up leaving the meet early as he had wound himself up over it and wanted to go home. It was only later I realised that I was nothing short of bullied and intimidated by the one police office with him repeatedly telling me I had broken the law "haven't you" and you will now appear in court because what I did is wrong, "isn't it" and your car will be seized at great expense to me. Yet 100% innocent, their database not up to date If I go on Rimmers site and put my reg in it brings my car details through, yet the police system fails this simple task So wrong. I feel a complaint coming on. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP Last edited by Parker; 15th April 2012 at 19:27..

15th April 2012, 19:28	#3
Tim Feel the size of my Quads MG ZT 440SE, MG HS PHEV & MG3 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Addlestone Posts: 1,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 128 Times in 85 Posts	Don't go quietly Parker, complain. If they are allowed to think this can go without any form of apology it will happen again. Did you get his number? __________________ Member 23 or 63 depending on what you look at. https://www.two-sixties.co.uk/mgoc26...0rum/forum.php http://two-sixties-blog.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/TheTwoSi.../1/1wPt2rhd_Ps Last edited by Tim; 15th April 2012 at 19:31..

15th April 2012, 19:29	#4
mark d3 This is my second home rover 75 saloon,cdt 170 bhp(ish) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: maesteg Posts: 3,150 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	when we spoke earlier phil i am still gob smacked by your ordeal you need to complain this is disgusting treatment by the police officer concerned sorry to hear this ruined your day __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC][B meets and events in wales one event everyone should experience http://www.wolverhamptonnanomeets.com/

15th April 2012, 19:29	#5
Steve916 This is my second home Rover 75 1.8 Connoisseur SE and a Ford S-Max Titanium Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Huntingdon Posts: 3,756 Thanks: 70 Thanked 31 Times in 27 Posts	I would definitely put in a complaint. Must have been awful. Have you tried entering your reg number on the MID.com website. See if that shows up if you're insured or not. If it doesn't then phone Aviva and ask why you are not entered on the database, before it happens again __________________ Mods so far: Plenums, bonnet release mod, handbrake compensator (arctic), rear parking sensors, coolant level sensor (Vindaloo), DRL's, Fan resistor upgrade ( Jules), Marmite lighting, Auto dimming rear view mirror, twin horns, fog lights, real walnut dash, walnut gear knob, Sean DD unit with DVB-T, message centre ipk, electric sun blind, auto opening boot lid, walnut steering wheel, electric seats Link to my Auto Boot Lift Mod http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=114273

15th April 2012, 19:34	#7
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,811 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	I wonder why they were checking up on you anyway ? Are they in fact allowed to carry out random searches ? __________________ Who said it was simples ?

15th April 2012, 19:28	#2
Jakg This is my second home N/A Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Suffolk Posts: 6,867 Thanks: 0 Thanked 397 Times in 302 Posts	"P7 FVE" isn't on the MID, which means you are going to get pulled over a lot by any ANPR equipped car... Good idea to talk to Aviva about it! Perhaps the officer hoped he could "crack" you and took it a little too far?

15th April 2012, 19:34	#6
wattonwatty Avid contributor MG ZT cdti + Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: TELFORD Posts: 209 Thanks: 126 Thanked 44 Times in 34 Posts	You can't make it up.... and they wonder why respect is slipping for the police. No question.....put in a complaint about his attitude AND database mis-information

15th April 2012, 19:35	#8
pab Banned MG ZT V6 190+ Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 33,223 Thanks: 41 Thanked 1,614 Times in 1,416 Posts	I heard this first hand today,just did a quick check on the Registration Number and no Data found. Shocking treatment at the roadside though..

15th April 2012, 19:37	#10
Zion Leo Regular poster Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Midlands Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Anyone can check their car on the MID by clicking the link below...why not try it now and see what it says. www.askMID.com