This probably wouldn't help you reclaim you £100, but might at least get your foot in the door with the police...
^This. I would give the police a go. It's a serious offence, even though the incident was 'minor', and suggests that he has something to hide.
An offence under s. 170(4) is punishable with up to six months' imprisonment and/or a fine up to level 5 on the standard scale. Disqualification is discretionary but endorsement, with between five and ten penalty points, is obligatory. Forfeiture of the vehicle concerned may also be ordered.
^This. I would give the police a go. It's a serious offence, even though the incident was 'minor', and suggests that he has something to hide.
An offence under s. 170(4) is punishable with up to six months' imprisonment and/or a fine up to level 5 on the standard scale. Disqualification is discretionary but endorsement, with between five and ten penalty points, is obligatory. Forfeiture of the vehicle concerned may also be ordered.