Uptowngirl Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hi, I parked my car (on a side road) for work and when I returned later that evening the front of my car was badly damaged. Luckily a very nice gentleman saw the DHL lorry hit it and managed to get the Reg number. I suspect it is a foreign lorry as the reg number begins <REMOVED>. I have informed police as driver left no details and obviously insurance company. I'm just concerned that if they cannot trace this lorry I am liable for the excess on my insurance and also lose my no-claims bonus through no fault of my own. Anyone got any experience in this kind of thing or know what OLK would represent on a registration plate (not 100% its foreign - just presuming). Surely the police/insurer can trace the lorry through DHL to see what lorry was making deliveries in that area at that time? Unfortunately unless the driver cares to confess it is his word against that of your witness (if you have their details). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeX Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Unfortunately unless the driver cares to confess it is his word against that of your witness (if you have their details). the police can check the vehicle and if the damage is consistent with that of the OP's car, that goes a long way to encouraging the driver to suddenly remember something. If DHL wont do anything about it, I would find it hard not to smash the lights of every DHL lorry I see from now on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkey104 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Not sure if they can check the damage if it's gone back to Poland. I will always stand corrected tho. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony2 Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 The vehicle is not register in this country, Police wouldnt have a clue where it is, what chances of the police founding the van?? Just take deep breaths and get over it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esme Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Mod Note Please do not post number plate details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF Removals Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 You think police with follow a small traffic accident that is worth £350? Ye they should has my cousin hit back corner of a lorry and left nothing but a scratch so he drove off and got a letter for court though for leaving the scene of a accident followed by a fine & 6 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 You think police with follow a small traffic accident that is worth £350? You mean criminal offence of leaving the scene without exchanging details. With several witnesses. That's exactly what the police are for, investigating crimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan_R Posted April 3, 2013 Author Share Posted April 3, 2013 In fairness to the police they are pretty interested. The damage to my car was £1800 and currently the MIB and Police are tracing the lorry. They may not get the driver but with a witness and the reg number etc the company can be held liable and I should get my excess back £350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhh50 Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Dan R - what's the MIB? ...and good luck with your claim! As I'm not allowed to put the registration of this truck can I say it's a blue and white pick-up with 'Slovak' or 'Slovakia' on the side. Can't be many of those in Sheffield!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted April 3, 2013 Share Posted April 3, 2013 Motor Insurance Bureau. http://www.mib.org.uk/Home/en/default.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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