Report a road traffic incident

How to report

You must complete the form in one go. You cannot save your progress and come back later. You have up to two hours to complete each page of the form before it times out.

What we’ll ask you for

Please have the following details available if possible:

• date and time of the incident
• details of the other person or people involved
• registration and make of their vehicle
• contact details of any witnesses to the incident
• footage or photos of the offence taking place

Independent witnesses

An independent witness must be someone who witnessed the incident but who is wholly unrelated to the incident and to anyone involved.

• They can't be a driver or rider involved in the incident.
• They can't be a passenger involved in the incident, unless they were in a taxi.
• They can't be known to the drivers or riders involved in the incident, such as a family member or friend.

 

Videos or photos

Your evidence should:

• show the entire incident
• show a full vehicle registration number (or partial number if a collision)
• not contradict the information you give in your report

You must:

• keep the original, unedited evidence for 12 months
• not share it online (for example social media)
• not edit your evidence (other than trimming one minute before the start and end of the incident)

Who sees my evidence

If the case goes to court, the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and the defendant will see the evidence. We may also use your video or photos to support police training or road safety schemes.

If your evidence shows you have committed an offence, we may prosecute you as well.

What will happen to your online report

Your report will be reviewed and we'll assess whether we can take any action. 

If we haven’t contacted you within six weeks, it’s because we’re not able to take your report further.

How long it takes to complete this form

Average completion time: 10 minutes.

When you're ready, click 'Start' to begin.

 

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