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Originally Posted by Osem
I reckon every second they can save (without being negligent) is vital and I think most sensible people realise this.
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The default position seems to be charge the driver and let the courts decide. A little while back I was involved in an incident where a child ran out between two parked car
into the side of my marked car.
I was going less than 20 MPH and there was (thankfully) only a minor injury to the kid. I was investigated by the local supervisors and the local traffic dept and found to be not at fault.
Two weeks later a Chief Inspector demanded I get charged with driving without due care and attention!
Luckily my boss at the time fought my corner and I didn't end up on a charge but thats what the emergency services are up against, basically any accident will end up with someone trying to either make a name for themselves or avoid any accusation of a cover-up.