Attempted flash for cash

[smithythemiller]

I have just been turning right on fitzwilliam road, coming from asda on to the eastwood trading estate just before the fire station.An Asian taxi driver flashed me yes i am aware of the scam but just lost concentration.The minute i set off i saw him speed up which i also did he missed me by inches.I tried to get after him to get details but he got on to the roundabout before i could.It was an old silver Toyota Avensis,It had a taxi plate on the back. Yet again the Asians strike.They wouldnt care if i was seriously hurt or killed,all for a quick buck.

[djsld]

For arguments sake, could you enlighten the ones such as myself who have no idea what you are talking about...

[Ellis_D]

For arguments sake, could you enlighten the ones such as myself who have no idea what you are talking about...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-23717575

[ivor_b_hardy]

Here's the link (in the box) - view external link

[Lloydstreet]

Just buy a cheap action camera for your dash similar to the ones like gopro,only alot cheaper.There are some good ones on the market,and I don't mean Rth market.
I bought the SJ4000,terrific quality at a fraction of the price of a gopro.
In Russia it has become an epidemic what with people throwing themselves at vehicles,even when they're stationary,to claim compensation..it's crazy.
The SJ4000 is good for taking with you anywhere,and most come with a kit with all sorts of fittings,eg..for your dash,bike handlebars,crash helmets etc...
Worth a look,could save you loads of grief/

Lloyd...utm's

[smithythemiller]

That's what I'm going to do Lloyd I was thinking about it, last night confirmed how easy it is. They didn't even know who was in the car kids elderly or anything. If he had of hit me and I'd of managed to get out I'd get my money's worth on the lowlife scum.

[scum_triumphant]

In these cases the dash cam wouldn't help much apart from showing what a cun t the driver is. A flash of the headlights isn't a sign for you to pull out in legal terms.

[millertop]

I thought the police had clamped down on it, obviously not.
Luckily you got a way without being hit.

Tbh I've never experienced it myself .

[smithythemiller]

They have clamped down on it. It is a majour crime now after a girl was killed last year from one. They use taxis for more claim money saying it was full,loss of earnings and so on. It affects everyone's premium. He didn't get me this time as odviously he couldn't swerve into me as the police would of figured this out. He'll just move on to some other poor person. I hope he dies in the crash I'll be honest

[crashbang]

Iv'e had a dash cam on for ages now. I forget about it.
It comes on with the ignition, set on a 10 minute loop, If you have a bump it won't wipe that loop.
Very good.