Reporting Truck Drivers, Commercial or Government Vehicles

If you need to report a truck driver, commercial vehicle, or government vehicle in the United Kingdom for unsafe driving, regulatory violations, or misconduct, here’s how you can do it:

1. Reporting a Dangerous or Reckless Truck/Commercial Driver

If you witness a commercial driver driving dangerously, such as:
✅ Speeding, reckless overtaking, tailgating
✅ Using a phone while driving
✅ Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs
✅ Falling asleep at the wheel

How to Report

  • Emergency (Immediate Danger): Call 999
  • Non-Emergency: Call 101 (local police)
  • If you have dashcam footage, you can submit it to the National Dash Cam Safety Portal: https://www.nextbase.com/dashcamportal/

2. Reporting a Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Violation

If an HGV (Heavy Goods Vehicle) is overloaded, has mechanical defects, or is violating safety laws, report it to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

How to Report to DVSA

📌 Online: Report a lorry or bus driver
📌 Phone: 0300 123 9000 (Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 6 pm)

DVSA enforces:

  • Excessive driving hours (causing driver fatigue)
  • Vehicle roadworthiness issues (brakes, lights, tires)
  • Overloaded vehicles

3. Reporting a Government or Council Vehicle

If the driver of a government or council vehicle (e.g., refuse trucks, ambulances, police, fire service, or council work vans) is driving dangerously, you can:

  • Contact the local council: Find their contact details at www.gov.uk/find-local-council
  • Report to the employer (if a marked vehicle, contact details should be on the vehicle)

4. Reporting an Unsafe or Uninsured Commercial Vehicle

If you suspect a lorry, van, or bus is uninsured, untaxed, or has an expired MOT, you can check it using the DVLA’s vehicle check service:
🔗 www.gov.uk/check-vehicle-tax

To report an uninsured commercial vehicle, contact the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB):
📞 0800 123 2050 | 🔗 www.mib.org.uk

5. Reporting a Dangerous Fleet Driver (Company-Owned Vehicles)

If a company vehicle (e.g., delivery van, haulage lorry, or taxi) is being driven dangerously:

  • Contact the company directly (many have phone numbers on their vehicles).
  • If they do not take action, report the driver to the DVSA or police (101).

6. Reporting an Environmental Violation (Pollution, Idling, or Emissions)

If an HGV or van is illegally idling, polluting, or violating low-emission zone (LEZ) rules, report it to: