Operation Snap Forensic Analysis

Operation Snap remains a crucial service as we work towards our main objective of making Welsh roads safer.

Recently circulated guidance from the NPCC outlined that Forensic analysis of speed or distance would need to be carried out by a level 3 trained forensic specialist under ISO 17025, who must be specifically competent in the Forensic Science Activities being undertaken.

GoSafe personnel do not hold this specialist forensic accreditation.

For this reason, we temporarily suspended acting on evidence submitted whereby pedal cyclists, horse riders and pedestrians felt that a vehicle had passed them too closely, without any other aggravating factors present or corroborating evidence present.

Whilst we cannot forensically analyse speed or distance, we did not discourage people from submitting possible offences. This remains true and Operation Snap continues to review these submissions. 

We have worked closely with our teams to ensure a consistent approach is used nationally when reviewing alleged offences and any aggravating factors, or corroborating evidence present. We are confident that our teams will continue to deliver a high standard of service and review each incident on a case-by-case basis to reach the appropriate outcome.

The teams will continue to give feedback to ensure that it’s clear if a submission was not identified as an offence.

We remain committed to protecting vulnerable roads users and making Welsh roads safer for everyone.