How Do I Report Unsafe Drivers in Missouri?

Some people are not competent to operate a car safely because of cognitive decline, failing eyesight, or other health issues. These unsafe drivers pose a risk to themselves and others on the road. Under Missouri law, immediate family members and certain professionals such as doctors and social workers can report a potentially unsafe driver to the Missouri Department of Revenue. The agency can investigate and require testing or license restrictions.

One in five drivers in the United States is 65 years old or older. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) says 15% of drivers involved in fatal traffic crashes and 20% of all people killed in traffic crashes in the U.S. in 2019 were 65 years old or older. In Missouri, 181 drivers aged 65 or older were killed in motor vehicle accidents in a recent year.

When determining whether an individual is competent to drive safely, Missouri’s Driver License Bureau considers factors such as:

• Eyesight
• Limitations in the ability to perform the physical movements required to operate a motor vehicle
• Dementia
• Diabetes
• Seizure disorders
• Sleep disorders

Drivers of any age may be incapacitated by illness or temporarily unfit to drive because of alcohol or drug use or drowsiness due to lack of sleep.

To obtain immediate action regarding an unsafe or reckless driver on the road, phone the Missouri State Highway Patrol at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 on a cell phone. The SHP will contact local authorities if you can provide a vehicle description, license number, location, and if possible, direction of travel.

Reporting a driver who should not be on the road enhances everyone’s safety.  When you observe dangerous driving, you should not hesitate to report an unsafe driver.

How To Report an Unsafe Driver in Missouri

To report someone who is no longer capable of driving safely, you must complete the Driver Condition Report (Form 4319), which is available in all Missouri driver’s license offices and online. Submit the form to the Missouri Department of Revenue, which includes the Driver License Bureau, at the address on the form.

If the Driver License Bureau has reason to believe the driver may be unsafe to operate a motor vehicle, the director may investigate and, if necessary, require the individual to undergo testing or have license restrictions.

What Information Is Needed To Report An Unsafe Driver?

The MO Driver Condition Report advises that you should only report your firsthand knowledge of the driver’s unsafe actions. The form requires information to help the Driver License Bureau director identify the driver you are reporting, such as name, date of birth, driver’s license number, current address, and license plate number of the vehicle being operated.

Provide details about any traffic violations, accidents, and dangerous driving habits. The form asks for any conditions the driver has that may affect their ability to drive safely, such as:

• Visual impairment
• Cognitive impairments
• Psychiatric disorders
• Alcohol or drug abuse
• Disorders that impair consciousness
• Or any other relevant conditions or comments.

You will be required to identify yourself. The information will remain confidential and will not be released except if required by a court. There is immunity from liability if you report a driver in good faith. If the report is deliberately made with false knowledge, it is a Class A misdemeanor, which carries a maximum penalty of one year in jail and a fine of up to $2,000.

How To Report an Unsafe Truck Driver in Missouri

Report an unsafe truck driver as outlined above to the State Highway Patrol at 1-800-525-5555 or *55 for active situations of dangerous driving or by completing Form 4319 to report a trucker who is unsafe because of ongoing impairment.

Reporting an Unsafe Uber Driver

Report an unsafe Uber driver to Uber’s customer service team. You can also contact the team by email, social media, or via live chat on the Uber app or website.

Reporting an Unsafe Lyft Driver

Report an unsafe Lyft driver by submitting a complaint through the Lyft contact form. It requires your e-mail address, phone number, and the subject of your complaint.

Reporting an Unsafe Amazon Driver

Amazon advises that if you witness or experience a serious on-road incident involving an Amazon delivery driver, you can report the incident to Amazon by calling 1-800-746-0226.

Reporting an Unsafe FedEx Driver

To file a complaint about any kind of bad experience with a FedEx driver, call customer support at 1-800-GoFedEx (463-3339).

Reporting an Unsafe UPS Driver

United Parcel Service’s Customer Care office is available by phone at 1-800-PICK-UPS (742-5877). Click through for UPS email and social media links.

Reporting an Unsafe U.S. Postal Service Driver

There are several ways to report issues involving an unsafe postal carrier to the U.S. Postal Service, including contacting the station manager at a local post office.

Hit By an Unsafe Driver? Contact Our Car Accident Lawyers in Missouri Now

If you have suffered a serious injury in a St. Louis, MO car accident or truck accident caused by someone else’s negligence or recklessness, the personal injury lawyers of Craig, Kelley & Faultless LLC are ready to help you seek justice. You should not be financially responsible for medical bills caused by another driver’s recklessness or unsafe driving.

For more than 20 years, our St. Louis personal injury lawyers at Craig, Kelley & Faultless have been helping injured people seek just compensation when they sustained injuries through no fault of their own. We are ready to discuss how we may assist you.

To schedule a free case evaluation, contact us online or call (314) 367-2661 today.