Report a road traffic incident

Thank you. If you were involved in an incident as a driver or rider you must report the incident yourself to police as soon as possible and, in any case, within 24 hours of the incident. No one else can do this for you.

See the Road Traffic Act 1988, Section 170 for further details.

How to report

You can report it:

• online - click 'Start' below to begin
• at your local police station
• by telling a police constable

What we’ll ask you for

Please have the following details available, if possible:

•  date and time of the incident
•  registration and make of your vehicle
  
  

What will happen to your online report

We’ll review what you’ve sent us and assess whether we can take any action.

Please note, as there's no evidence of the incident taking place, we can't prosecute anyone for a driving offence. However, if we get any new information we may get in touch and investigate your report further.

Once you have submitted a report on this site, you’ll be able to download a copy of it. That will be a collision report. You will be able to send that report to your insurance company or solicitor.

 

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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