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Today I was driving along the road when I accidentally splashed a pedestrian when going through a puddle. To be fair i couldn't drive pass the puddle as there were cars in the lane to my right and also the lady was walking very near the kerb. I didn't even really splash her that much but I'm a little worried because as I came to a stop at the next junction i saw the lady get her phone out and I'm paranoid she took a photo of my reg number to report me to the DVLA/police. Am I being paranoid or do I have reason to be worried for penalty points/a fine/disqualification?? I couldn't stop to apologise but I did put my hand up to try and catch her attention.
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(Original post by Dinosaur27)
Today I was driving along the road when I accidentally splashed a pedestrian when going through a puddle. To be fair i couldn't drive pass the puddle as there were cars in the lane to my right and also the lady was walking very near the kerb. I didn't even really splash her that much but I'm a little worried because as I came to a stop at the next junction i saw the lady get her phone out and I'm paranoid she took a photo of my reg number to report me to the DVLA/police. Am I being paranoid or do I have reason to be worried for penalty points/a fine/disqualification?? I couldn't stop to apologise but I did put my hand up to try and catch her attention.
Today I was driving along the road when I accidentally splashed a pedestrian when going through a puddle. To be fair i couldn't drive pass the puddle as there were cars in the lane to my right and also the lady was walking very near the kerb. I didn't even really splash her that much but I'm a little worried because as I came to a stop at the next junction i saw the lady get her phone out and I'm paranoid she took a photo of my reg number to report me to the DVLA/police. Am I being paranoid or do I have reason to be worried for penalty points/a fine/disqualification?? I couldn't stop to apologise but I did put my hand up to try and catch her attention.
Did you not consider stopping?
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(Original post by IWMTom)
This is a criminal offence, and a disgusting one at that. You probably ruined that person's day.
Did you not consider stopping?
This is a criminal offence, and a disgusting one at that. You probably ruined that person's day.
Did you not consider stopping?
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(Original post by rxyaltyx)
bit harsh
bit harsh
It's not harsh - it's blunt and honest. Anyone who soaks someone whilst driving shouldn't be driving at all.
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This is a criminal offence, and a disgusting one at that. You probably ruined that person's day.
Did you not consider stopping?
This is a criminal offence, and a disgusting one at that. You probably ruined that person's day.
Did you not consider stopping?
unfortunately I couldn't stop as the road was busy and the car behind me would have crashed into me. If I could apologise to the lady properly I would, but then she was the one walking so close to the kerb when the pavement was massive.
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(Original post by Dinosaur27)
Today I was driving along the road when I accidentally splashed a pedestrian when going through a puddle. To be fair i couldn't drive pass the puddle as there were cars in the lane to my right and also the lady was walking very near the kerb. I didn't even really splash her that much but I'm a little worried because as I came to a stop at the next junction i saw the lady get her phone out and I'm paranoid she took a photo of my reg number to report me to the DVLA/police. Am I being paranoid or do I have reason to be worried for penalty points/a fine/disqualification?? I couldn't stop to apologise but I did put my hand up to try and catch her attention.
Today I was driving along the road when I accidentally splashed a pedestrian when going through a puddle. To be fair i couldn't drive pass the puddle as there were cars in the lane to my right and also the lady was walking very near the kerb. I didn't even really splash her that much but I'm a little worried because as I came to a stop at the next junction i saw the lady get her phone out and I'm paranoid she took a photo of my reg number to report me to the DVLA/police. Am I being paranoid or do I have reason to be worried for penalty points/a fine/disqualification?? I couldn't stop to apologise but I did put my hand up to try and catch her attention.
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What’s she going to do with a picture of your number plates? It’s just rainwater and there’s probably no proof of you doing it, never mind doing it on purpose.
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(Original post by Dinosaur27)
Believe it or not, I didn't do it on purpose. It's not something I do for fun driving round soaking everyone. You're disgusting if you think that.
unfortunately I couldn't stop as the road was busy and the car behind me would have crashed into me. If I could apologise to the lady properly I would, but then she was the one walking so close to the kerb when the pavement was massive.
Believe it or not, I didn't do it on purpose. It's not something I do for fun driving round soaking everyone. You're disgusting if you think that.
unfortunately I couldn't stop as the road was busy and the car behind me would have crashed into me. If I could apologise to the lady properly I would, but then she was the one walking so close to the kerb when the pavement was massive.
I sincerely hope they report you to the Police.
You must watch where you are going.
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(Original post by IWMTom)
What a load of horseshit. You could have easily slowed and pulled over to check on the poor person you drenched.
I sincerely hope they report you to the Police.
You must watch where you are going.
What a load of horseshit. You could have easily slowed and pulled over to check on the poor person you drenched.
I sincerely hope they report you to the Police.
You must watch where you are going.
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(Original post by 1joeylee)
It was just a bit of water hun
It was just a bit of water hun
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(Original post by IWMTom)
Perhaps you would like to walk to work soaking wet? I can arrange a tub of water to be poured on you?
Perhaps you would like to walk to work soaking wet? I can arrange a tub of water to be poured on you?
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(Original post by IWMTom)
Perhaps you would like to walk to work soaking wet? I can arrange a tub of water to be poured on you?
Perhaps you would like to walk to work soaking wet? I can arrange a tub of water to be poured on you?
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(Original post by 1joeylee)
As the driver said it was an accident. He didn’t plan to drive through a puddle and splash a pedestrian, you need to chill
As the driver said it was an accident. He didn’t plan to drive through a puddle and splash a pedestrian, you need to chill
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(Original post by IWMTom)
Okay, and the reason for not stopping? Are we devolving to apes or something?
Okay, and the reason for not stopping? Are we devolving to apes or something?
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(Original post by 1joeylee)
It was just a bit of water hun
It was just a bit of water hun
(Original post by 1joeylee)
As the driver said it was an accident. He didn’t plan to drive through a puddle and splash a pedestrian, you need to chill
As the driver said it was an accident. He didn’t plan to drive through a puddle and splash a pedestrian, you need to chill
I live in a place where it rains constantly, and I've been splashed so many times on my way to work or somewhere and my clothes have been ruined. Drivers should really WATCH where they're driving and if there is a puddle, give the pedestrian a chance to move away or proceed with caution.
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(Original post by IWMTom)
Perhaps you would like to walk to work soaking wet? I can arrange a tub of water to be poured on you?
Perhaps you would like to walk to work soaking wet? I can arrange a tub of water to be poured on you?
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(Original post by IWMTom)
What a load of horseshit. You could have easily slowed and pulled over to check on the poor person you drenched.
I sincerely hope they report you to the Police.
You must watch where you are going.
What a load of horseshit. You could have easily slowed and pulled over to check on the poor person you drenched.
I sincerely hope they report you to the Police.
You must watch where you are going.
OP claims it was a one off accident, that this person was walking close to the curb, and that they "didn't splash them that much". If that is true, this is clearly barely even worth feeling guilty about. If its a bit worse than described, maybe a bit of scorn is ok. Reporting to police? Come on. They have better things to do.
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Splashing a pedestrian is a criminal offence. Why are you justifying an offence?
I live in a place where it rains constantly, and I've been splashed so many times on my way to work or somewhere and my clothes have been ruined. Drivers should really WATCH where they're driving and if there is a puddle, give the pedestrian a chance to move away or proceed with caution.
Splashing a pedestrian is a criminal offence. Why are you justifying an offence?
I live in a place where it rains constantly, and I've been splashed so many times on my way to work or somewhere and my clothes have been ruined. Drivers should really WATCH where they're driving and if there is a puddle, give the pedestrian a chance to move away or proceed with caution.
I also live in those areas and been splashed a couple times but I guess I don’t take it to heart as I can’t really blame the weather.
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Perhaps you would like to walk to work soaking wet? I can arrange a tub of water to be poured on you?
Perhaps you would like to walk to work soaking wet? I can arrange a tub of water to be poured on you?
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