Reporting driver aggression – *555 and *111 service

If you are involved in any incident where you feel purposefully threatened by drivers, the Police encourage you to report this with as much detail as possible to *555 or *111

Reporting unsafe driving – Online Community Police Roadwatch

This is quick and easy, won’t take up much of your time – and will likely result in a letter being sent to the offending driver. Note however that the letter has no legal status as the police will not be able to verify your complaint without a formal complaint (see below).

Click here to do it online at the Police Roadwatch website. You’ll need the registration number, and ideally the make and model.  Use the CarJam site to cross-check the vehicle details.

Reporting unsafe driving (with a view to prosecution)

You’re going to need to be committed here.  You need to lay a formal complaint (at your nearest Police station), and be prepared to take time out to go to Court.

I’ve had a crash with a motor vehicle – what should I do?

We hope you’re OK!  Please note it’s REALLY important that you file a crash report with the Police so the incident gets treated seriously.  If you’re injured it’s even more important – in fact it’s a legal requirement that the crash be reported as soon as practicable and certainly within 24 hours.

Here are two checklists that will help with this. The first is a SeriousCrashChecklist to help you to note all the details of your crash. This information can help you when dealing with the police and insurance companies.

The second is Incidents checklist in the event that you wish to report an accident or incident to the police.   You might like to print these out and carry them with you in a backpack or seatbag for easy reference.  Take photos with your mobile phone camera too.

The team at Cycle Action would also like to know about about any serious incidents. Use our handy ‘Good, Bad & Ugly’ online form for this. If we can help further, please contact us.