Is this illegal??? shall i call the police?

Question

if someones partner takes their car without permission and drives it recklessly whilst over the limit? the person is however on the insurance but not the main driver.

uk law. can the person be prosecuted?

Answer 1

No. Because he eidnt really steal it or anything.  

Answer 2

If you know he is driving whilst unfit then you may be charged with allowing him to use you're vehicle whilst incapable.

If I were you I would call the police and explain that he took the car without your permission and you believe he is driving recklessly tell them you have tried to contact him but he won't answer your calls.

Answer 3

no illegal is a sick bird .

Answer 4

It is illegal to take a vehicle without permission even though their name is on the insurance.  If they get into an accident it is the owner of the car and the primary name on the insurance that has to pay unless you report it stolen.  If you do not report it to the police and they kill or hurt someone you could even be sued by the victims.  

Answer 5

It is illegal, and endangers other road users and the public.

You sound like a very responsible and caring person.

If they took the vehicle without permission, there is a good chance your insurance would not cover them anyway.

I hope you get things sorted out, and wish you all the best.

More than ever, I hope he is safe, and when you see him, give him a good talking to, but be fair. I realy hope things work out for you.

Answer 6

If the car is registerd in your name then you are the owner , and if the car has been taken without your consent it is stolen family or not, (unless it is a spouse then they have claim on property). As the main insurance holder you can cancell the permitted drivers insurance . If you do not report it , then you can be impicated in the offence and it is no good claiming you did not give consent after the event.

Answer 7

The person commits and offence of taking a motor vehicle without the consent of the owner, so you should  report the matter to the Police provided you are prepared to insist that he has no permission to have the vehicle and not change your mind afterwards.  One point to remember now is that if the Police find the vehicle and impound it, you could be faced with a bill, sometimes over £100, to retrieve it from them. Yet another 'stealth tax'.?    

Answer 8

But then your insurance will go up.

Answer 9

Yep-and on a saturday night, I am surprised he hasn't been nicked yet. The best thing to do is ring him on his mobile and tell him to come back now or you will phone the police. If he crashes it and you didn't report it taken, your insurance might not cover it. You could also be nicked too. (Possible, but doubtful.)

If he is drunk, he is not insured. If he is a twoc (taken without consent) there is his second charge. Third is dangerous driving, forth is dangering life, etc. He (or she) could get 6 months if has a record for it. Don't call the old bill first though. Give him 1 chance by phoning him. If not, then phone the police. If he kills someone, how would you feel that you were on the computer instead of stopping them?

Answer 10

call the police anyway.  I am sure they have nothing better to do.  They are all bored and sitting around drinking coffee waiting for some one to call them.  

Answer 11

Strictly speaking it is an offence of taking a vehicle without the owner's consent (section 12 Theft Act 1968), known colloquially as 'TWOC' or 'TDA'. But it would require you to make a statement. However, if he has an accident, how would you feel about not telling the police?

Answer 12

Yes, if you are the registered owner/keeper and while he is drunk he is not insured to drive it if you don't report it either stolen or there's a drunk driver driving it you are breaking the law and are liable for prosecution

Answer 13

In effect your car has been stolen - you should report it to the police and explain who stole it - you'll get your car back and you don't need this much hassle in your life.  It will only get worse.

Answer 14

no because you gave them permission

Answer 15

ye reckless driving over the limit u should of called the police  my  mates husband took hwer car without her say so she carnt drive or anything but she paid for it so they put out a warrant for him

Answer 16

your daughter has such a great role model LMAO!

Answer 17

Yes it is illegal. The offence is called "Take a motor vehicle without consent" (TWOC).

You need to call the police straight away.

Answer 18

It's known as a TWOC, Taking Without Official Consent. If you haven't said he can take it then he's breaking the law. The police can still prosecute him even if you say you don't want them to once he has brought the car back.

But if he's going out drink driving and driving wrecklessly, then I don't think taking him off the insurance will do you any favours.

Answer 19

I dont think he can get prosecuted unless he does something illegal while driving. He is insured to drive the car but if hes taken it without your permission and the car is yours then he might be able to get in trouble for that. If you are worried he might do something bad to himself or others you can tell the police they might keep an eye out on him.

Answer 20

The simple answer is YES

from what your describing, this is a TWOC (taking without owners consent).

This is a law specific to motor vehicles, similar to theft, but the car isnt permanently stolen.

Also if he drives the vehicle on that occassion without your permission, he's technically not insured, as the insurance will state "with permission of the owner" .

But realise this, if you call the police, he will be arrested, and unless your willing to support prosection you will just wbe wasting the time and effort of officers who have other things to do with the time.

I dont say it to put you off, but for you to relise the gravoty of what will happen, and because all too often people use the police to settle issue that could be resolved through a civil court or intermediaries.

Answer 21

Whoever is driving the vehicle if they are drunk, regardless of insurance or license is the person who is at fault and will becharged or nicked if caught, i thought that was obvious...

Answer 22

Read your insurance certificate. The insurance is any driver with the policyholder's consent. If there is no consent then there is no cover.

xx VP

Answer 23

If the car belongs to both of you, then technically, he hasn't taken it without permission. However, if he is over the drink/drive limit, then i guess you have a responsibility to others to report it. It remains to be seen how this would affect your relationship.....and your conscience

Answer 24

You needn't say your from the UK, the "whilst" was enough.

He can't get into trouble for stealing the car, but he can get into trouble for DUI.

Answer 25

CALL THE OL BILL

Answer 26

There is a law called takinga motor vehicle without consent.

This is where the person takes the vehicle without the permission of the owner. However the person is on the insurance. This suggests that they are entitled to drive the vehicle.

Plus how do you know they are over the limit?

It has happened some time ago now so vital evidence will have been lost wiht regards to being over the limit.

There is nothing the police will be able to do at this stage.

It is a civil matter if he will not give the car back.

Answer 27

If your partner has taken your car without your permission then  this would technically be an offence of taking without owners consent (twoc).  I say technically because if his name is on the insurance then this could indicate 'implied permission' in that he would assume permission would be granted by you as his name is on the insurance then this would be an indication that you don't mind him using the car.

If he is driving recklessly and over the drink drive limit then this would be aggravated twoc.

If you are concerned then you need to report this to the Police so that they can assist in finding your partner and returning him home either before or after arrest, for any relevant offences, for his own safety.

Answer 28

No  it is not illegal, they are on the insurance as a driver.

Answer 29

As far as I am aware even if the person is on the insurance to drive anothers car it is still stealing to remove the vehicle without permission.

If he is over the limit and driving recklessly that is another offence.

Answer 30

DUI is illegal anyway

Answer 31

If he has twocked [taking without consent] your car and is over the limit and crashes it, he is not insured. Unless you report him to the Police and your car is written off it will not be covered by the insurance.

Your insurance will also go through the roof. As yourself this question, how will you feel if he kills a child in a stolen car whilst over the limit and you didn't report it because of loyalty to him. That makes you as guilty as him and you actually could get done for it as an accessory to the fact or even perjury because you knew.