What you can report to DVSA

You can report an HGV driver or the company running the vehicles (a ‘vehicle operator’) to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) if you think they’re breaking safety rules or conditions of their driving or operator licence.

This includes:includes things like:

• breaking drivers’ hours rules
• overloading vehicles
• using vehicles that are not safe to drive (not roadworthy)
• using emission cheat devices
• carrying dangerous or hazardous goods without permission

There’s a different process to:

• report a smoky lorry or bus to DVSA
• report other crime, such as suspected drink-driving, speeding and driving while disqualified

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If you call or write anonymously:

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• you will not have to appear in court

Depending on the incident you’re reporting, it might be possible for the driver or company to work out that you reported it - even if you report it anonymously.

If you do give your contact details

You can ask to remain anonymous if you give DVSA your contact details. However, you might:

• be contacted for more information
• be asked to provide a statement
• have to act as a witness and appear in court

What happens after you have reported something to DVSA

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• working with other government departments and agencies or the police

Make sure you stay safe

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