How to get your police report and sketch
Your claim needs the police report and sketch plan, and you do not know where to ask.
Getting a copy of your police report and sketch plan starts at the station where you originally made the report. Bring your identity card and the reference number you were given at the time. The two documents are often requested separately, so ask specifically for both rather than assuming one covers everything.
Requesting the report
Go to the station where the report was originally lodged. Bring your identity card, and give the reference number if you still have it. If you do not, the approximate date, time and location of the accident is usually enough for the counter staff to locate the file.
Requesting the sketch plan
Ask specifically for the sketch plan, sometimes called the rough sketch or rajah kasar. It is a separate diagram, not part of the written report. What a police sketch plan shows explains what it contains and why it matters.
If it is not ready yet
A sketch plan may not be finished soon after the accident, and serious or disputed cases take longer. Ask when it should be ready, then follow up. A polite follow-up after a reasonable wait is normal.
If the delay stalls your claim, an independent lawyer can request the documents and act on the claim in the meantime.
Keeping your copies safe
Keep the originals somewhere safe. Make copies before handing anything to an insurer. How to keep records for your claim covers what else to organise.
What to do next
Compare both documents with your own memory of the accident. The police report after an accident explains how they fit into your claim.
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Common questions
Where do I actually request my police report?
Start at the police station where you originally lodged the report. Bring your identity card and the report reference number you were given at the time, since this makes locating the file much faster.
Do I need to ask for the sketch plan separately?
Often yes. The sketch plan is a separate document from the written report, and it may not be issued automatically at the same time, so it is worth specifically asking for a copy of it as well.
How long does it usually take to get a copy?
It varies depending on how far the investigation has progressed. If it is not ready when you first ask, you can follow up later, and your insurer or lawyer, if you have one, can sometimes help request it.
What if I lost my report reference number?
The station can usually still locate the report using your identity card details and the approximate date and location of the accident, though having the reference number makes the process quicker.
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