Since 2022, around 10,000 videos of dangerous driving have been sent to Humberside Police as members of the public take on the role of road-side watchdogs.
Operation Snap has been helping members of the public aid the police in catching dangerous drivers by allowing people to submit videos of road incidents to their local forces. In our region, 9,775 videos have been submitted to Humberside Police.
The figures come from a Confused.com Freedom of Information (FOI) request to all UK constabularies.
The results from the FOI request showed that across the country 18% of reports resulted in a Fixed Penalty Notice (FPN). Most video submissions related to careless or inattentive driving, which made up 63% of submissions.
Police Constable Andy Place, lead Operation Snap at Humberside Police has spoken of the important role the public can play in helping to catch dodgy drivers. He said: “Every piece of footage the public submits through Operation Snap helps officers take action against dangerous drivers and contributes to making our roads safer.
“The online service allows us to deal with footage recorded by members of the public in a safe and secure way, making the investigation process simple and straightforward. We use submitted footage to educate road users and, where appropriate, prosecute offenders through the courts. Public engagement is a vital part of the Operation Snap investigation process, and we actively seek every opportunity to use this footage to protect all road users, deter future offences, promote safer driving behaviours, and change driver behaviour.
“We have a determined and robust approach to policing the roads, and by working in partnership with the public, we aim to make our roads safer for everyone. Operation Snap has one desired outcome: making our roads safer.”
More information on Humberside Police’s Operation Snap Find and on how you can submit video evidence of driving offences on the force’s website.
By: Andrew Spence, LDRS
