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This portal, which is now live on the garda website, replaces the Traffic Watch number, which was first set up in 2001
A NEW online portal has been launched which will allow members of the public to report road-traffic incidents in Limerick and across the country to An Garda Siochana.
This portal, which is now live on the garda website, replaces 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," said a garda spokesperson who added that emergency situations should always be reported by contacting 999/112.
Reports uploaded to the new portal will be logged by the Garda Information Services Centre in Dublin and forwarded to the local superintendent with responsibility for the relevant Community Engagement Area.
Where deemed appropriate, a member of An Garda Síochána will then be assigned to investigate the report and he/she will make contact with the individual who has uploaded the report.
"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," said the spokesperson.
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Speaking following the launch of the new online reporting form, Assistant Commissioner Paula Hilman, Roads Policing and Community Engagement said: "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 report non-emergency information to An Garda Síochána."
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