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Bush Tucker Man:

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It is interesting that the police are less likley these days to accept help. I wonder if they've been told to avoid it if possible, or whether they're just more grumpy than in the past?
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I don't think it's that they're more grumpy, at least the various Officers I come into contact with are fine.
It's probably more to do with the liability (& possible H&S aspects) if they damage the car (or themselves) undertaking a recovery services role.


I know that has been mentioned as a reason for not stopping/helping, but doesn't the same legal guide-line apply here as in certain American states, ie;
a 'Good Samaritan Clause'
If you offer/give help in an act of good faith, you are essentially immune (well, not immune, but not liable) in the case of a claim against you???

Are there any legal bods out there can answer this???

littlepow:
We have been told at work, that if we stop to administer first aid within the boundary of our training then we are covered by the 'Good Samaritan Clause'.

As to recovering vehicles,

I came back to work on after Christmas and found a disco stuck in the middle of a round about where two main roads meet. I stopped and offered help in recovering it out of the road and into a little tarmac area. Guy was pleased to receive the offer as a Police 4x4 had driven passed and refused to help due to his vehicles weight. Stating that X5's can only tow below 1.5 tonnes. His breakdown company had given the usual within the hour response. So I moved his car for him, then the police returned and threaten to arrest me for moving a vehicle that now a police aware road hazard!
Later got an apology from the Police and a thank you for offering help.
The officer was upset as he had driven over a hour to get his Disco there.

TimM:

--- Quote from: "Bush Tucker Man" ---....... liability ....... H&S aspects........ as a reason for not stopping/helping
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In some foreign countries is a legal requirement for you to stop at an accident and give whatever help you can (this is why it is a requirement to carry a first aid box).

colintandy:
im afraid im one of them people who does stop and will administer first aid if required no matter how little help you can offer someone even just to reasure them all is under control  can make a difference
one day it could be myself or a close family member that needs help
i carry first aid kit and yes i know how to administer first aid
i would rather go to court than look in the mirror every day knowing i turned my back on some one who needed help but it is wise to take training learn basic skills in first aid and most of all do not panic take controll

TimM:

--- Quote from: "colintandy" ---i carry first aid kit and yes i know how to administer first aid
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I carry first aid, but DON'T know how to use it, before you all say - "get some training", I know that I should, but I stuggle to find time to allocate to it.

I regulary feel guity about this (not every day but every so often), but at least (he says trying to feel better!) I will stop, and will try to do what I can - nomatter how little it is, a little help is better than no help.

As you said Colin, one day it could be me who needs it!

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