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If you've taken a tumble on your bike or if you know of a potentially unsafe cycling situation on the road - we need to know. Fill out the cycle hazard form or give us a call.

What information are we collecting, and why?

Accident Records

Land Transport New Zealand maintains a database of all crashes reported to the Police that involve a motor vehicle. Most cyclist crashes are unrecorded as they involve another cyclist, a pedestrian or a stationary road feature.

Hazard Identification

Cyclists are the best 'eyes' for identifying possible cycling hazards as, collectively, they cover all of Dunedin at road level.

What will we do with the information?

We will investigate the site of the accident/hazard and enter your report into the cycling hazard database. Remedial works, if necessary, will then be programmed according to their urgency.

What if you see unsafe driving behaviour

If you have witnessed or been in an accident that resulted from unsafe driving behaviour, you can also ask the Police to take action.

If you don't want the driver to be prosecuted, you can complete an online Community Roadwatch Form. Police will follow up on these reports by sending a warning letter to the offender. The reports are stored for later use if necessary.

For more serious offences, a formal complaint or statement must be made in person at a police station.

You can also report the incident to the Police immediately by calling *555 from your cell phone.

Community Roadwatch form (opens in a new window)