Last updated: 4 September 2026
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| Cookie | Purpose | Duration | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| uktu_consent | Remembers your cookie preference | 1 year | Essential |
| PHPSESSID | Keeps you logged in (providers only) | Session | Essential |
| uktu_login_* | Provider login verification codes | 10 minutes | Essential |
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Some features on our site use third-party services that may set their own cookies:
| Service | Purpose | More Info |
|---|---|---|
| Stripe | Secure payment processing for providers | Stripe Privacy |
| Esri | Map tiles on the traffic map and provider pages | Esri Privacy |
| OpenStreetMap (Nominatim) | Turns GPS coordinates into a street name when you report an incident off the motorway network. Your coordinates are sent, nothing else, and the answer is cached so the same spot is only looked up once. | OSM Privacy |
| Font Awesome | Icons throughout the site (CDN) | FA Privacy |
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If you file a driver report, what we collect and how long we keep it is set out in what happens to your report.
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