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Briain Kelly, 9 Aug
As part of An Garda Síochána’s ongoing road safety campaign, a new Traffic
Watch reporting form is now available online.
This form will replace the Traffic Watch number, which was first set up in
2001 and expanded nationwide in 2004.
Traffic Watch is a partnership approach with all road users to improve
driver behaviour, reduce the number of road collisions and prevent
fatalities.
Members of the public can report non-emergency traffic-related incidents
using the online reporting form which will be live on the Garda webpage on
the 8th of August.
In an emergency situation members of the public should always call
999/112.
These online reports are logged by Garda Staff at the Garda Information
Services Centre (GISC) who then forward the report to the Superintendent
in the relevant Community Engagement Area to progress.
The Superintendent will appoint a member of An Garda Síochána to
investigate a Traffic Watch complaint.
The investigating member makes contact with the complainant to:
• Establish the complainant’s version of events
• Establish if there are other witnesses to the alleged incident
• Discuss the possible actions available
• Take a written statement of complaint.
Where, following the investigation, an offence is believed to be disclosed
a file is submitted to the Superintendent who will decide what action, if
any, is to be taken.
In all instances, the complainant should be notified of the outcome of
their complaint.
Speaking about the new online reporting form, Assistant Commissioner Paula
Hilman, Roads Policing and Community Engagement said, “Traffic Watch has
been in existence for over 20 years.”
“Traffic watch has been important over the years in providing an
opportunity where responsible and safe road users can report aggressive
and careless drivers, empowering responsible road users to work with An
Garda Síochána in enhancing road safety for all.
“The online reporting form provides an updated process through which
members of the public can be report non-emergency information to An Garda
Síochána. In an emergency situation road users should always contact
999/112.”