alcazar

iTrader: (2)

If there are, or if anyone knows, can someone answer this question.

If an off-duty copper is involved in an RTA, does he HAVE to call out his buddies?

This is for a mate who was in one, other car was an off-duty PC, he INSISTED he had to call out his buddies, it was the law.

Any comments?

Preferably knowledgeable, rather than anti-police...........I can do that bit myself when needed

Coffin Dodger

I'm not an off duty copper but was involved in a incident with one many years ago. Had borrowed someone's company car to drive over to our other site and pick up a bit of equipment. Was stationary in the road waiting to turn right into the road our office was in, heard a screech of tyres and then an almighty thump resulting in my head getting slammed back into the headrest of the car. Good job it had a head rest and was set somewhere near the right height

Anyway once I got over the initial shock got out to sort details etc. and he told me he was a copper and because he hadn't long come off duty (he'd been to the gym after) that he'd have to call it in. They didn't bother sending anyone out as no one was injured. Saying that I had neck pain later but I don't think a whipcash claim would have got far as I'd be out on the lash with the lads that night and got up to all sorts

Gigsy

I don't know if it's the 'law' per se but I'd imagine it's certainly what they've been officially told to do by their superior officers - probably as law suit insulation if nothing else.

MicaDan

iTrader: (2)

Don't they do breath tests as a matter of course at every RTA? If that's the case, I think they have to call "on duty" police officers to perform the tests as they are not allowed to teat themselves.

Abzdon

Brother is a traffic cop. When someone drove into his car recently it just went through normal insurance etc and police weren't inolved.

When he is on duty it is a different matter entirely though.

This is in Scotland though so maybe different in other force areas?

Leslie

I imagine that if he was involved in an accident then he would have to call independent coppers to report it.

Les

Midlife......

iTrader: (2)

The short answer is no AFAIK, there is no mandatory need to inform an on-duty officer.

If the off duty officer has proper identification then he retains the rights he has as a constable if there has been any laws broken during the RTA..If he gets injured during the arrest he would have problems claiming compensation because he was off duty.

That's how I read it...

Shaun

Snazy

Police are only required to attend if there is an injury or danger to other road users.
If this were the case an off duty copper would not have the resources to hand to deal with the matter, so a call would have to be placed.

Jamescsti

No requirement unless travelling to or from work in which case it is classed as a police accident and has to be reported

mamoon2

No

zip106

As above, no.

Bean1984

iTrader: (3)

I can help you out here mate. Police are only required to attend if there are injuries, the accident is in a dangerous area or causing serious obstruction or damage to property and the third party owner can not be located at the time of the incident matey. Hope this helps

zip106

Are you a BiB?

Bean1984

iTrader: (3)

Whats bib mate?

zip106

Boys in Blue.

Anyway, I was at home all night.

s70rjw

iTrader: (2)

If he was on his way home FROM duty, then it is dealt with as an on duty RTC, therfore it should be reported to a supervisor.

JackClark

I hope it is law. I had a female officer pull out on me as a teenager, she just said it was my fault and of course a judge would take her word. Her parents lied as well.