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punky · 01-04-2004, 14:53

It doesn't matter wether he was trained or not, police drivers are always held accountable. My dad is ex-job and he was an IRV (Instant Response Vehicle) driver for the Met Police. He was permitted to chase criminals, but if he damaged the car, or anyone/anything else, then it would have to be reported and he'd face an investigation. If he jumped a red light chasing someone and crashed (or was going too fast and crashed), then he'd be repsonsible. The fact that he was in pursuit would not be accepted as a valid excuse.

It is a very thin line they have to drive. Between pushing the limits of their driving and the police coming down on them like a ton of bricks if they make an error.

01-04-2004, 14:53	#10
punky Inactive Join Date: Jun 2003 Age: 45 Posts: 14,750	Re: Police - difficult job It doesn't matter wether he was trained or not, police drivers are always held accountable. My dad is ex-job and he was an IRV (Instant Response Vehicle) driver for the Met Police. He was permitted to chase criminals, but if he damaged the car, or anyone/anything else, then it would have to be reported and he'd face an investigation. If he jumped a red light chasing someone and crashed (or was going too fast and crashed), then he'd be repsonsible. The fact that he was in pursuit would not be accepted as a valid excuse. It is a very thin line they have to drive. Between pushing the limits of their driving and the police coming down on them like a ton of bricks if they make an error.