NamWheels top5 List

top5 REASONS TO GET ARRESTED

Welcome to a regular NamWheels feature: our top 5 car-related list. It’ s certainly not a pleasant top5 list to compose but we thought that some people could use a gentle reminder that any naughty behaviour may just land them in hot water with the local constabulary. So, dearest reader, please follow our advice and obey the traffic laws, use common sense, and be courteous to officials and fellow road users. Feel free to send us your comments or feedback: info@namwheels.com

REASONS YOU WON’T...

There are less serious offences (like minor vehicle defects or smaller traffic infringements) which shouldn ’t get you arrested. Our advice is: always be friendly, obey the officer ’ s instructions and try to cooperate at all times. This will also help your case (and public evidence) if any matter should end up in court. DRUNK OR RECKLESS DRIVING

RUDE OR INCORRECT BEHAVIOUR

NON COMPLIANCE

DOCUMENT PROBLEMS

THEFT OR WARRANT

Traffic officers are trained to look for potential problems; in order to serve and protect the bigger community. So the easiest way to get yourself locked up is to drive drunk or recklessly. Drunk drivers are easy to spot by their erratic or careless way of motoring, while reckless ones are even easier to identify. And with today’s video evidence technology or fast breathalizer tests, once you’re in custody it’s a one-way ticket to a holding cell.

Another punishable offence which people tend to forget is improper behaviour or verbal abuse of an official on duty. Physical violence will immediatly get you arrested while the threat (or mere implication) of harming A traffic official or law enforcement officer may ask you to comply with their wishes. Even if these seem strange (or wrong) at the time, we highly recommend that you obey their command/s. Not listening to, ignoring, arguing or fighting with An expired vehicle license is punishable by fine - in most cases - but we can’t stress enough that you shouldn’t even let any documents expire! That obviously goes for your driver’s license, any special permits or vehicle-specific paperwork. This is an open-and-shut case: if your vehicle is marked as stolen or has been flagged as wanted by local law enforcement, you as the driver will most probably accompany it to a holding pen. The other one way ticket to prison is a warrant for a police officer can also lead to arrest. Verbal abuse, rude gestures or improper public conduct may also be considered reasons for arrest or, in the very least, will reflect very badly on your case if you land up in front of a judge. an official is a punishable offence which can lead to arrest. In the very least, not complying with any orders can delay your departure or give the official plenty of reason to search your vehicle. Arrests would only follow if one or more of your documents are found to be fraudulent, tampered with or marked with repeat offences. Not being able to identify yourself, passengers or the vehicle may also lead to termporary detention. your arrest, the reasons for which can range from unpaid fines, contempt of court, to other non-car related legal matters. If you are buying or borrowing a vehicle and you aren’t sure if it’s stolen, do not take the risk!

DISCLAIMER This text is only here to inform you that our information is given without guarantees or liability. We are not legal expert and this does not constitute proper legal advice - you ’ll need an expert for that.

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