Lonan3 Posted February 8, 2008 Author Share Posted February 8, 2008 Then contact one of them with your information. No need. One has already contacted me. Power to the Forums! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I'm imagining that the taxi driver driving me is from the cast of St Trinnians (no,not the caretaker),suddenly pulls into a lay by on a deserted country road, turns to face me and whispers........ ................ Jesus died for your sins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Voice of Reason Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Then contact one of them with your information. No need. One has already contacted me. Bloody hell That's amazing. You couldn't make it up if you tried Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahc Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Then contact one of them with your information. No need. One has already contacted me. Power to the Forums! I'm imagining red hair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Then contact one of them with your information. No need. One has already contacted me. Bloody hell That's amazing. You couldn't make it up if you tried Sure where do you think they get their stories from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieK Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I'm imagining lobster claws instead of hands, and a talking octopus sidekick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeddan Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 If the driver had been involved in an accident and the insurers, quite rightly, refused to pay up, who would have been responsible? This seems to be the main question. My guess is the hypothetical victim of the hypthothetical accident should seek damages from the hypothetical driver personally, but certainly the best thing would be to get proper advice from a real lawyer. They might also advise if a claim might be made against the RTLC for vicarious liability or the like if, for example hypothetically, the victim was in the cab believing it to be properly regulated and the RTLC can be shown to have fallen short of a duty of care to passengers. That would probably be a lot harder and a lot more expensive, and it might be a lot easier if the hypothetical driver has sufficient assets and could be made to pay up the full amount. If the real lawyer says that there is nothing whatsover that can be done, then maybe the hypothetical victim should bring up the matter with his MHK - hypothetical or otherwise. I'm sure someone could recommend a good lawyer to help you with this hypothetical case - I'd think you'd get more mileage from this approach than you would from one of the local journos. (Personlly I'd also be inclined to speak to the laywer first). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Ayres Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 I don't want to talk hypothetically at all. Don't understand why a friend of mine took her test again and passed after the fourth attempt. Went for insurance and was asked if there were any 'incidents' or endorsements in the last five years. Answered "No", as she was banned for five years her answer was honest, the company insured her as a new driver, not as a drunk driver after a five year ban. This can't be right! Does anyone agree that she should be classed as a newbie? Would the insurance be valid as she didn't lie, technically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyboarder Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Imagine a world where a slimy whistleblower somehow convinced himself that it was more morally upright to use a local newsboard to attract the attention of a local hack rather than going directly to said hack with the tattling tale. It's not easy is it? ; ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Declan Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Go on, it's easy if you try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo Posted February 8, 2008 Share Posted February 8, 2008 Go on, it's easy if you try. I hope someday-ay-ay-ay you'll join us. And the wur-ur-ur-urld will live as one I so so-oh-oh hate that song. The age I am it's sort of scratched into my subconscious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guardone Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 small print does not work in driver's favour with insurance. You have a duty to tell them everything that might affect the premium, whether or not they frame the right question. Otherwise they will refuse to pay out when a big claim comes in and you have wasted your premiums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbms Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Whilst we are on the "imagine" subject. Imagine if a MHK told the truth and became efficient, It would be chaos. So lets stick to facts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emesde Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I don't want to talk hypothetically at all.Don't understand why a friend of mine took her test again and passed after the fourth attempt. Went for insurance and was asked if there were any 'incidents' or endorsements in the last five years. Answered "No", as she was banned for five years her answer was honest, the company insured her as a new driver, not as a drunk driver after a five year ban. This can't be right! Does anyone agree that she should be classed as a newbie? Would the insurance be valid as she didn't lie, technically? In the UK endorsements for drink driving stay on a licence for 11years -- I thought it was the same here. If this is so your friend has lied and any insurance would cerainly be invalid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ans Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Yep, I'm pretty sure that's the same here for this very reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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