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.

 

Due Care and Attention

This submitter witnessed a near head-on collision after seeing this red Ford Fiesta continually veer on to the wrong side of the road near Pengenffordd, Talgarth.

Our Operation Snap team identified the driver, and they were found guilty of Driving without Due Care and Attention. They received 5 points on their licence and made to pay a £370 fine, £85 court costs and a £37 victim surcharge.

Dangerous Driving

The driver of this VW Caddy almost caused a major collision on the A48. They were witnessed pulling out of Tenby Road filling station and turning right across both lane of the dual carriageway. This put them directly in the line of approaching traffic, who had to swerve to avoid hitting them.

The driver was found after the footage was submitted to Operation Snap. They were found guilty of Dangerous Driving and were disqualified from driving for 12 months, followed by an extended re-test. They were also given an 18-month Community Order and made to complete 150 hours of unpaid work.

Fail to Nominate (Originally Excess Speed & No Insurance)

The submitter of this footage was travelling on the B4310 Drefach when a motorcycle rider overtook them at excess speed. During a police investigation it was also established that the rider had no insurance.

Notices were issued to the registered keeper of the motorcycle however they failed to provide the details of the driver.

The matter proceeded to Court for the offence of Section 172 Failure to Provide Driver Details. The registered keeper was found guilty and issued with fines totalling £660 and 6 penalty points.

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