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@mooks
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Ok, so maybe you shouldn't have tried to ride away, but since this guy got aggressive I think it's understandable, if not excusable.
Loads of people are driving in London without the proper documents, tax or insurance, which is why people get aggressive if they're involved in an accident - either because they're convinced it's you who hasn't got insurance or because they haven't got any and are, quite simply, fucked.
That's probably why he got angry and told you it would cost £150 to replace (it wouldn't). Uninsured and unlicenced drivers really do get on my tits. There's no reason for not complying with the law in this area and so they got what they deserved.