How to Get a Police Report in Tasmania

To report a crime or crash in Tasmania, call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444 for non-urgent help, or use Tasmania Police's Online Crime Reporting for specific minor crimes and the Traffic Crash Reporting System for minor crashes; to get a copy of a crash or offence report for insurance, apply to Tasmania Police for a $53.90 fee.

How to report a crime or crash in Tasmania

For non-urgent police assistance, call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444. Tasmania Police says to call it for help after any crash, and for advice if you are not sure whether police need to attend and make a report.

Tasmania Police also runs two online channels, and both are narrow. The Traffic Crash Reporting System (TCRS) can only be used for minor crashes in Tasmania where nobody was injured or killed, it was not a hit and run, all drivers exchanged details and no vehicle was towed or carried away. You can print or save a copy of the crash report when you submit it.

Online Crime Reporting covers specific non-urgent crimes such as theft, retail theft, fuel drive-offs, graffiti and property damage. It cannot be used for house burglary, a stolen car or registration plates, assault, family violence or fraud, which must be reported by phone. It also cannot be used if you were threatened or weapons were involved, if an item was worth more than $5,000 or the property totalled more than $20,000, or if more than one type of crime was committed. It gives you a Police Report Number to use for insurance, but not a copy of the report.

Call 000 for an emergency where life is in danger or a crime is in progress.

Getting a copy of a report for insurance

A copy of a Traffic Crash Report or an Offence Report (for example, a burglary report your insurance company asks you to obtain) is requested on Tasmania Police's disclosure application form, emailed to informationservices@police.tas.gov.au. A service fee of $53.90 applies, paid by credit or debit card on the form. Tasmania Police's Accident Records page gives the same $53.90 fee, including GST, payable at the time of application 'unless otherwise agreed with Information Services'.

A member of the public involved in a crash can request a copy of the Traffic Crash Report. If a driver involved is under 18, a parent or guardian should make the request, and an insurance agent, broker, assessor, lawyer, hire car company or investigator can apply on organisational letterhead. Tasmania Police says it releases a Traffic Crash Report in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act 2004, the Youth Justice Act 1997 and the Right to Information Act 2009.

Duty to report a crash in Tasmania

Section 33 of the Traffic Act 1925 (Tas) requires a driver involved in a crash to stop immediately, stay at the scene and give any assistance that is necessary and within their power. Leaving only to get medical, police or emergency help is not an offence. The maximum penalty is 80 penalty units ($17,040 at $213 per unit from 1 July 2026), 2 years imprisonment, or both.

Rule 287 of the Road Rules 2019 (Tas), 'Duties of a driver involved in a crash,' requires a driver to stop and exchange particulars (name and address, the vehicle owner's name and address, the registration number and other identifying information) with other drivers, injured persons or property owners at the scene.

The driver must also give those same particulars to a police officer if: anyone was killed or injured; particulars were not given to the other party for any reason; another driver's particulars were not obtained; a vehicle was towed or carried away, unless another law says it need not be reported; or another law requires the crash to be reported to police. The time limit is as soon as possible and, except in exceptional circumstances, within 24 hours after the crash. The maximum penalty is a fine of up to 20 penalty units ($4,260 at $213 per unit from 1 July 2026).

Tasmania Police also notes that a traffic crash must be reported within 12 months of the date of the crash for a claim to be made under the Motor Accidents Insurance Board (MAIB) scheme.

False reports to police

Section 44A of the Police Offences Act 1935 (Tas), 'False reports to police,' makes a false report an offence with a maximum penalty of 100 penalty units ($21,300 at $213 per unit from 1 July 2026) or 12 months imprisonment. A court can also order the offender to pay the complainant's costs.

Victim support after making a report

Tasmania's Victims of Crime Service sits within Victims Support Services in the Department of Justice, established through cooperation between the Department and Tasmania Police. It offers free, confidential support statewide from offices in Hobart, Launceston and Burnie on 1300 300 238, covering personal support and counselling, referral to community resources, information about the criminal justice system, court attendance support, help with Victim Impact Statements, information about Victims of Crime Assistance (compensation) applications, custody, bail and parole information, and victims' rights advocacy. The service is one you or police can contact or refer into; it is not described as an automatic hand-off triggered by making a report.

Police report vs police check

A police report documents a specific incident, such as a crash or a crime you reported. A police check is a different product: a criminal history check, most often needed for employment, licensing or volunteering. If that is what you actually need, see our Tasmania police check guide.

When a formal RTI request is the right path

Tasmania Police's disclosure process is the direct route to a report copy for the requestor categories above. Where that process does not cover your situation, Tasmania's formal Right to Information scheme is the fallback. A Right to Information application to Tasmania Police carries a $49.00 file service fee (as at 1 July 2026) unless you have a waiver; see our Tasmania Right to Information guide for how that process works.

For the position in other Australian states and territories, see our Australia police reports hub.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a Tasmania police report cost?

Tasmania Police charges a $53.90 service fee for a copy of a Traffic Crash Report or an Offence Report, paid by card on the disclosure form you email to informationservices@police.tas.gov.au. If you reported a minor crash online through the TCRS, you can print or save a copy when you submit it.

How do I report a crash in Tasmania?

For non-urgent help after a crash, call the Police Assistance Line on 131 444, or 000 in an emergency. A minor crash where nobody was injured or killed, it was not a hit and run, all drivers exchanged details and no vehicle was towed can be reported online through the Traffic Crash Reporting System (TCRS). If you are not sure whether police need to attend and make a report, call 131 444 for advice.

How long do I have to report a crash to police in Tasmania?

A driver involved in a crash must stop immediately, stay at the scene and give any necessary assistance under section 33 of the Traffic Act 1925. Under rule 287 of the Road Rules 2019, a driver must also give particulars to police as soon as possible and, except in exceptional circumstances, within 24 hours, where the rule's triggers apply, such as death, injury, or a towed vehicle. The maximum penalty for breaching the rule is a fine of up to 20 penalty units ($4,260 at $213 per unit from 1 July 2026).

What happens if I make a false report to Tasmania Police?

Section 44A of the Police Offences Act 1935 makes it an offence carrying up to 100 penalty units ($21,300 at $213 per unit from 1 July 2026) or 12 months imprisonment, and a court can also order the offender to pay the complainant's costs.

Is a police report the same as a police check in Tasmania?

No. A police report documents a specific incident you reported. A police check is a criminal history check, generally used for employment, licensing or volunteering.