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[blackviper90210]

While at college yesterday, SWMBO text me telling me a police officer was looking for me about an incident on the road about 2-3 weeks ago and that he would ring back later.
The officer rang this morning, but missed his call, so rang back and awaiting his call again.

The only thing I can think of, is when a VW Golf decided to take my lane whilst going round the roundabout at Jcn 4 M5. I stood my ground and he clipped my wing mirror. I stopped, gave him an earfull and seeing other than nudging my mirror, drove off. Thought nothing more about it.
I reckon he must of taken my number and reported me, best I don't find out where he lives or he'll be bloody sorry, cheeky little *%$£ker 

Anyway, just wait and see now

[JamesV6CDX]

Dave, give me a bell tonight?

[pscocoa]

any witnesses? you need to plan this carefully - keep away from detail on the verbal exchange (except to acknowledge that you protested at his driving)as he may be alleging threatening behaviour etc to constitute assault (being in fear of physical violence etc). Police do not normally pursue one word against another cases in relation to minor incidents but James will be better placed on this.

[JamesV6CDX]

It's most likely chappy has reported you for failing to stop at the scene of an accident.

Have a chat with the PC and find out for sure, but try not to worry too much. One would like to think if it's a case of a mirror pushed, no damage caused and everone being grown up about it, it would be most effective to deal with it informally.

[mantahatch]

I would be etremely careful. He probably has had chance to amass many witnesses (friends)and is after insurance details and maybe some injury claim.

I hope I am wrong, but it happened to me.

[blackviper90210]

Cheers for the advice all, especially you James.

Just spoken to the Officer on the telephone. He's confirmed the incident involved the Vw Golf and said that I had been reported for road rage!

He didn't ask me for information on the inicident as he wants to do this in person. I got the feeling he wants me to goto the station to do this, is this a good idea or not?

I've nothing to hide/fear as I know I've done nothing wrong, except give the other driver a piece of my mind for hitting my wing mirror 

[redelitev6]

Be carefull in going to the police station, i've heard of cases where people going to the station for a "chat" end up getting arrested , get some legal advice first

[the alarming man]

ROAD RAGE for shouting at someone???...blimey that would have 90 % of us in the poo...would'nt worry too much although could this guy be accused of doing something un p.c??

[lastmadrich]

They only cation(spelling) you if they feel you have commited an offence more than likely just to take a statement from you,fool probably told them you threatend them with a weapon
Imo they were at fault deserved everything they got these idiots should be removed from the road
As said be careful how you word things if giving a statement just take a little time to think your ans through before giving them

[the alarming man]

well no they will read you your rights for a number of reasons BUT if they do so what

[blackviper90210]

I'll just tell them what happened.

He tried to force his way into my lane, I kept my position and then he clipped my mirror, I looked across, words were mouthed at each other. I believed he was getting very upset and may get physical, so knowing only wing mirrors touched and no "damage" done, drove away.

TBH, that's pretty much what happened 

[the alarming man]

yup tell them that 

[blackviper90210]

Well after a nice day at the Chasewater meet, I came home waiting for the phone call from the police about this alleged "road rage" incident. The officer said he would ring between 3 - 4pm and either visit or I'd goto to the station in Rubery... suprise suprise, no phone call 

Now either something major came up or they're not that bothered, either way a courtesy call either way would have been nice, hey hum.  They'll just have to wait til I'm free now and with SWMBO due to have a baby any day now, it could be a long wait on their behalf, lol 

[Bionic]

I had a bit of a do like that and after the hassle I got onto the DVLA (cost me £2.00 online) and gave them the reg number and they gave me the address of the registered owner. It is perfectly legal to request it if there was an accident and damage of however tiny caused. Just remember though that they are informed of who requested the info.
Hope that helps. 

[Marks DTM Calib]

Well after a nice day at the Chasewater meet, I came home waiting for the phone call from the police about this alleged "road rage" incident. The officer said he would ring between 3 - 4pm and either visit or I'd goto to the station in Rubery... suprise suprise, no phone call 

Now either something major came up or they're not that bothered, either way a courtesy call either way would have been nice, hey hum.  They'll just have to wait til I'm free now and with SWMBO due to have a baby any day now, it could be a long wait on their behalf, lol 

Sadly, for me, that is no surprise, EVERY time I have had need to contact the Police its been me constantly chasing them and calling them.

One incident was where some guy hit me car and would not stop, the other where I caught two vandals smashing up railway coaches.

On both occasions it was a case of 'we will call you' etc etc etc, they never have and its always me chasing them.