Operation Snap
2. Before you report
Before you report a traffic offence to us:
- Ensure that you have read and understand the information about the Operation Snap service
- You must be able to provide the registration number of the offending vehicle
- You should be prepared to sign a witness statement and possibly give evidence in court.
We can only accept a statement for Operation Snap from persons aged 18 or over. If you are under 18, please report your incident online or by calling 101.
Time frames for making a report
Please make sure you have uploaded your submissions as soon as possible.
In order to identify the driver committing the offence, police must also usually serve a Notice of Intended Prosecution to the registered keeper of the vehicle concerned within 14 days of the offence.
The types of offences that Operation Snap deals with generally have a 6-month time limit for prosecution.