Last night my little brother was stopped by a copper on his way home from town. The guy followed him for about 2 miles whilst running a vehicle check. Kev got into the car and was asked if he would do a breathaliser test. Of course he said yes...then the rozzer realised he didn't have a breathaliser machine! What a muppet! It turns out that our insurers haven't registered with the police that our car is insured...the copper was 'too busy' to impound the car so gave Kev 2 weeks to sort it out or he will come and impound it.
Ok, so this is fair. If his database says we dont you can't argue it without your paperwork. A trip to the cop-shop is in order tonight. Kev, being a sensible young lad, asked the guy what he should do in the mean time to which he got the reply: 'Oh, just drive it' There is no logic to why the guy pulled him over! If you're not insured you're going to get pulled over but...you can still drive it?!
As you can imagine this rather annoyed me...and Kev...and my Mam...I'm not going to even mention my dad! He's FURIOUS!
So this little story has prompted me to think about the trust we have in other people. People we have never met and chances are never will. The faceless insurance brokers who you trust to ensure you are driving within the law. My advice is this: DON'T TRUST THEM! Question every single detail you can think of surrounding your insurance! You never know when it'll bite you in the ass when you least expect it. Essentially you're messing with the law and you are the one who is in the wrong!
On a lighter note, it's Friday. The BEST day of the week...The start of the weekend! If you have plans I hope you enjoy them. Have a drink (if you partake), have a dance (like no-one's watching), and remember this crutial fact of this weekend...It's a long one ladies and gents. God Bless Bank Holidays!
And, until next time. Look after yourselves. And each other!
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