Hopefully the pictures snapped on my mobile phone clearly showing the car (incl reg number) coming the wrong way down the 1 way street and mounting the path inches from a pedestrian might address any doubts about evidence. See picture, with reg number obscured.I saw one of these prosecutions some time ago. it was one word against the other and the main witness (the person who reported the matter) was called a 'common informer' by the court. this it seems is the correct legal term. however, it sounded bad and the prosecution was thrown out as in the words of teh judge there was not enough evidence to support a convinction.
The Garda told me that he had called in the driver and taken a formal statement from him under caution at the station. I would hope that even the inconvenience factor would be a substantial deterrent.Hi Rainyday
I have reported quite a few traffic offences. I have given detailed statements twice. There was never any follow up.
I suspect that they might call out to the guy and have a quiet word with him. They might then send the file to the DPP who will reject it if the driver denies it happened as it's your word against theirs.
But it's still worth making the complaint. Even a visit to their house might make them a bit more careful in future.
See attached picture, with reg number obscured.
The board wont let me view the picture or download it
Maybe you could upload and link from http://imageshack.us
Unfortunately no, by the time I had finished taking my pictures, the pedestrian was gone.A very interesting picture. Did you get the pedestrian to make a statement as well?
What's your reg number again, Mugs?Tampering with evidence! What else could you have changed in the picture?
Nothing in the picture obviously corroborates any of the above as far as I can judge. For all we know the car might be stationary. Just pointing out an obvious flaw with such evidence. I'm sure that a lawyer/barrister could do even better. But, based on what Brendan says above, it's probably all moot anyway.Hopefully the pictures snapped on my mobile phone clearly showing the car (incl reg number) coming the wrong way down the 1 way street and mounting the path inches from a pedestrian might address any doubts about evidence. See picture, with reg number obscured.
What's your reg number again, Mugs?
Nothing in the picture obviously corroborates any of the above as far as I can judge. For all we know the car might be stationary. Just pointing out an obvious flaw with such evidence. I'm sure that a lawyer/barrister could do even better.
Any suggestions as to how the stationary car could have got into position half-way down the 1-way street without committing an offence?
On the road in question (Richmond Avenue South), the entrance at the bottom of the hill is marked as no left turn for cars from 7 am to 9.30 am in the morning, so eitherIn reverse gear?
How do we know it's a one way street from the photo?Any suggestions as to how the stationary car could have got into position half-way down the 1-way street without committing an offence?
How do we know it's a one way street from the photo?
You might want to tone down the vitriol for your court appearance if it ever happens.What a dumb question!
I didn't. I was just pointing out some obvious flaws with this picture as a piece of evidence.Why on earth would you expect any photo to include the 'no entry' sign (which is about 50 metres back up the hill) and the 'no entry' road marking (which is also about 50 metres back up the hill)?
Are we in court already?If you are now suggesting to the court that
I never suggested any of that.a) I reported an offence involving a navy BMW on a road (Richmond Ave South) which happens to be one-way, single-lane, tree-lined and hilly, and
b) I've now supplied a picture of a different BMW on a different single-lane, tree-lined, hilly road
No problem. Of course if you tire of what you call nitpicking then perhaps you shouldn't post such queries on a public discussion forum in the first place?I'm reasonably confident that any half-sensible judge will see common sense. But do feel free to keep nitpicking away if that makes you happy. It's great to have the opportunity to rehearse these arguments before the case comes to court.
Did you read the earlier comments in response to these queries?If anyone else is still reading the thread, I'll restate my original questions;
Would this kind of delay (January since Garda told me he was submitting papers to request court date) be typical?
Is there any risk of the prosection becoming invalid by this long delay?
Did you read the earlier comments in response to these queries?
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