Hi,
I am after some advice or opinions if possible please.
Today my car was crashed into (whilst I was in the vehicle),
the person responsible stopped to check the damage for few seconds and then decided to drive off on seeing I was sat inside!
Great I know, but the sort of thing you expect in todays society!
I am hardworking, have served 26 years in the military, hence made a split decision to follow the person responsible..
...during which time I ran a red light (i was cautious during this process, and the road concerned in not very busy)
-this was purely due to fact the person was clearly not going to stop.
Having taken all details and pictures of the damage it then dawned on me that running the red light could be caught on camera?
As I am honest, I went straight to the police station to admit the red light.....
and pointed out that this was purely due to the failure to stop of the person hitting my vehicle.
They now say I may get a fine and 3 points!!!
I feel disgusted that through no fault of my own I am now faced with points etc.
Is this not an example of mitigating circumstances?
Your thoughts would be much appreciated?
Can they fine me purely on my say so and no evidence (assuming I was not photographed)?
Thank you