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Thanks for the template got a call from the police today...
It's a start...
Submitting another one next week.

Hi Oxford,

I've tried to download your template but am getting permission issues. Is it still available for download?

thanks!
Dave

Dave, I had the same problem, but a PM to Oxford & to one of the always friendly mods and the link should work again - at least it does for me.

Cheers

Bruce

Could we also generate a template for a post-crash situation for riders to keep in their saddle bag? At the very least, should an accident be fatal, the rider will have emergency information ready. I believe this should be vital practice for all riders:

I'd be happy to compile it myself using the following details, let me know thoughts:

Your Name:
Date of Birth:
Emergency Contact:
Address:
Blood Type:

Post Crash Instructions:
1. Stop in a safe place
2. Call an Ambulance for anyone who is injured
3. Phone the Police
At this time, the Police do not care about who was at fault so prepare to remain calm and tell them clearly your recollection of the event. Be careful with your words. If its a minor accident it can be reported at a Police station later in the day.

Document Contact Information of any witnesses including Rego, Name and Phone Number:
______________
Time of Incident:
______________
Swap your details:
Name
Telephone Number
Address
Registration Number
Make, model and colour of the Motor Vehicles involved
License Number
Insurance Company

Photos:
Capture as many photos of the above details including the context of the accident as possible. Video is preferred.

Phone Numbers:
______________
Emergency: 000
Local Police in most states: 131 444


Hopefully a rider would never have to use this, but a lot of things can be forgotten after an accident. Worst case scenario, you take this straight to the police after the crash to document the accident.

Well I went ahead and made a document anyway.

For those that want it:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KoC ... oyQgs/edit" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Quick question.

I'm about to file a report for the February 13 left hook, and was wondering whether you guys put your contact number in the letter or do you leave it off to force a written response?

I included a contact number in case the officer wanted to clarify anything.

N=1 &as I only dropped it off on Friday, I don't have a response as yet

trailgumby wrote:Quick question.

I'm about to file a report for the February 13 left hook, and was wondering whether you guys put your contact number in the letter or do you leave it off to force a written response?

increased risk of no response IMO. Make it easier for them to get back to you, not harder.

Absolutely, put all contact details. Then when the front desk droid fails to forward a written and printed statement to the investigating officer you can drop them in it. That's what happened to me (see SA forum topics) when a bus driver tried it on. Police officer rang me to 'come in and I'll take a statement' and I said 'But you've got the one I handed in at the time, yeah?'

No

How long should it take for police to do there job once a complaint has been made?

It has been a few months since I put in a complaint and I have heard nothing.
Emailed him once, no reply.

Cheers

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how long is a piece of string.

I'd be onto them after 2 weeks, then 1 week, then once per day...

Quick query for you guys, when submitting multiple complaints via the template do you submit one copy of the main letterhead and then refer to the multiple complaints as attachments, or do you submit one copy of the whole document for each report?

Cheers guys and safe cycling!

FuzzyDropbear wrote:Quick query for you guys, when submitting multiple complaints via the template do you submit one copy of the main letterhead and then refer to the multiple complaints as attachments, or do you submit one copy of the whole document for each report?

Cheers guys and safe cycling!

I would recommend doing each report separately - if the drivers are charged there will need to be a separate file & no point giving the driver the heads up about other offenders

Definitely separate reports. Your report will be a discoverable docoment.

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No worries, thanks guys, I had thought about the separate files but didn't know if the police would split the one letter into incidents or not.

Cheers.

It appears that we are no longer graced with a template for this thread.
Could someone cough up something from the cobwebs of their hard drive?

Just has an incident today and I am in the process of writing to the company in question ... but even looking at what one would/could/should write to the police would be helpful

Cheesewheel wrote:It appears that we are no longer graced with a template for this thread.
Could someone cough up something from the cobwebs of their hard drive?

It is still available publicly in fact ... it has not been withdrawn from being used for the benefit of cyclists. You are welcome to PM me for the link if you still require it.

Andrew

Has anyone in Queensland had any luck using this online form? https://www.police.qld.gov.au/apps/reports/hoonOnline" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It includes a field for "social media links" including youtube.

I know it specifically says "hoon" but the preceding page (https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety ... index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) includes "Driving recklessly or deliberately endangering other road users" and "Blatant disregard of road rules and signs"

Yes, I've used it for a close pass, and received a follow up for action at the local traffic branch and a QP number. Which reminds me, I need to follow it up.

Cheesewheel wrote:It appears that we are no longer graced with a template for this thread.

I would like to invite members to create a new template for the benefit of all. I can add this to the top, and of course the person who creates it will be credited / acknowledged.

Perhaps it will be useful to create a type of GNU license - i.e. free for all which will solve this whole problem and be beneficial for all cyclists.

benbne wrote:Has anyone in Queensland had any luck using this online form? https://www.police.qld.gov.au/apps/reports/hoonOnline" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It includes a field for "social media links" including youtube.

I know it specifically says "hoon" but the preceding page (https://www.qld.gov.au/transport/safety ... index.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) includes "Driving recklessly or deliberately endangering other road users" and "Blatant disregard of road rules and signs"

anyone ever report the same in Vic via website?

Anyone got a copy of this template I can have? Can't use Hoon Hotline for my incident as it was caused by a pedestrian. Thanks.

GeoffInBrisbane wrote:Anyone got a copy of this template I can have? Can't use Hoon Hotline for my incident as it was caused by a pedestrian. Thanks.

Link sent. Google would also probably bring them up.

Andrew

Can someone please provide me with a link so I can download this awesome template? Thanks

I'm not sure if the templates still exist.

However, i have written a 3-part series on how to do it.

http://www.simplycyclingtraining.com/blog/