Operation Snap

GoSafe regularly receives a number of videos and photographs of people driving dangerously, using a mobile phone, jumping red lights and many other forms of unsafe driving. Here’s some examples of submissions we've received and the action that we’ve taken against irresponsible drivers.

North Wales Police – Due Care/Close Pass

This cyclist travelling along the A548, near Abergele, was overtaken by a driver who failed to give due care or attention to their safety.

To keep cyclists safe, you must leave a distance of at least 1.5m between your vehicle and the cyclist when overtaking at speeds of up to 30mph, giving more distance at higher speeds.

The driver was initially offered an educational course, but the case was escalated to Court after the driver failed to comply. After being found guilty of driving without due care and attention, the driver was given a £150 fine and 3 penalty points.

Dyfed Powys Police – Contravene a Traffic Sign

A driver on the B4297, passing St Michaels School in Llanelli, was overtaken by a blue Toyota in an area with no overtaking signs.

The case was escalated to court and the driver of the Toyota was found guilty of contravening a traffic sign. They received a fine of £330.

Dyfed Powys Police – Due Care

The submitter of this footage was travelling on the slip road to enter the M4, near Hendy, when they were undertaken on the hard shoulder by the Mercedes Benz driver.

The driver of the Mercedes then proceeded to enter the M4 on the hard shoulder, forcing their way on to the motorway in between other vehicles.

The driver was summoned to court where they were found guilty of driving without due care and attention. They were given 6 penalty points and a fine of £240.

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