Request a collision report
If you're a solicitor or an insurance agent, you can apply on behalf of your client for a copy of any existing Road Traffic Collision (RTC) information the police have made or hold.
If you're representing yourself in civil proceedings, you can also apply.
However, please note that South Wales Police don't supply collision reports.
RTC information can only be released once the case has been finalised, this includes any court proceedings.
You can also request an interview with the police officer who dealt with the road traffic collision, as long as it's been investigated.
We don't supply RTC information on:
- damage only
- minor injuries
- failure to stop after a car park collision
- failure to stop where the registration number is unknown
- CCTV footage - please contact the CCTV operator
We will only disclose information to the following parties:
- involved parties or their accredited representative engaged in or contemplating civil proceedings
- insurance companies, trade unions or friendly societies acting on behalf of an involved party
Details that can be released
As required under Section 170 of the Road Traffic Act 1988:
- date and location of the collision
- names and addresses of the drivers and owners
- vehicle make, model and registration
- details of pending court proceedings
Additional information can include the following:
- names and addresses of persons involved
- injured persons details (if applicable)
- list of witnesses (if available and consent has been given to release)
- witness statements (if available and consent has been given to release)
- photographs (if available)
How to apply
Fill in the form below and send it with a cheque to the address on the form.
If you have any queries, please email us.
Costs
For a non-refundable fee of £41.90, we will search the South Wales Police Record Management System to find any information available that can be released. This will cover the cost of sending you third party details if they are found.
We'll tell you about any further costs for more detailed RTC information that's found in the searches.