Summary
Under Section 165 of the Road Traffic Act 1988, police can seize a vehicle if they believe it is being used without insurance. CCTV footage can be used as evidence of prior uninsured use. If a seizure notice is delayed, leading to high storage costs and the sale of the vehicle, you may be able to claim damages. Consult a solicitor for personalized advice and assistance in drafting a letter to the police.Full Conversation
my car was seized with section * road traffic act *, The car was in a car park and was not been driven at the time when the police attended my car. They went and got cctv from * hours previous and now are taking me to court for no insurance.
Hello Jamie Musgrave,
Based on the information provided, here is what you should know:
- Under Section * of the Road Traffic Act *, the police have the authority to seize a vehicle if they believe it is being used without insurance.
- Even if the car was parked at the time, they can use CCTV footage as evidence of previous uninsured use.
- If you believe you were insured, you'll need to provide evidence.
yes they can seize the car but how can they use cctv from the day before. i was not seen by the police or pulled over
Hello Jamie,
- CCTV footage is considered valid evidence in court.
- For uninsured driving, they don't need to catch you in the act. Evidence of prior uninsured use is sufficient.
- You can dispute the evidence in court if you believe it's incorrect.
they have now sold my car at auction because i could afford to collect it and pay the fees. A seizure notice was not issued until 24 days later which put the storage cost extremly high. this was not my fault for the police not providng me with the seizure notice needed to retreave my car . they have now sold it
Hello Jamie,
- You may be able to claim damages if the police failed to promptly provide a seizure notice.
- However, the police can sell a seized vehicle to cover unpaid fees.
- Consult a solicitor to explore your options.
can you write me a letter to the police about claiming damages for the police failing to provide me with the seizure notice promplty
I'm sorry for any misunderstanding, but as a legal information service, I'm unable to write letters on behalf of individuals. I recommend that you consult with a solicitor who can help you draft such a letter based on your specific circumstances.
write me a templete then
Dear [Police Department],
Subject: Delay in Notice of Vehicle Seizure
I am writing to address a matter concerning my vehicle, [Vehicle details], which was seized under Section * of the Road Traffic Act *.
I was not provided with a seizure notice promptly, which resulted in exorbitant storage costs and the subsequent auction of my vehicle.
I believe this delay in notification has caused undue financial burden and stress, and I wish to discuss potential remedies for this situation.
Yours sincerely,
[Your Name]
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