Humberside Police have released fresh video evidence highlighting the range of driving offences captured by the public as part of Operation Snap, an initiative designed to improve safety across the region's road network.
The newly published footage depicts various incidents, ranging from motorists running red lights to narrow near misses, all of which were captured on dashcams, CCTV, or mobile phones held by passengers. According to Humberside Police, every driver featured in the latest compilation has already been "dealt with" through the operation.
The force is encouraging residents to continue playing their part in road safety by submitting their own recordings of dangerous behaviour. To ensure these reports can be acted upon, the police request that footage is submitted within seven days of the incident, ideally including one minute of film before and after the event.
A Human Cost to Reckless Driving
The release of this footage coincides with the force’s "One Second" campaign, which aims to humanise the statistics surrounding road traffic collisions. Humberside Police report that in the last twelve months alone, 32 people have lost their lives on local roads.
"That’s 32 families shattered, 32 friends lost, 32 empty chairs at dinner tables and 32 futures stolen in one second," the organisation stated, attributing these tragedies to moments of recklessness or distraction. The campaign features insights from the Serious Collisions Team and Family Liaison Officers to illustrate the "harsh and preventable reality" of fatal incidents.
The Investigation Process
Once a member of the public submits footage, it is reviewed by specially trained Roads Policing Officers. These officers assess each submission with the same level of scrutiny as if they had stopped the driver at the roadside.
If an offence is identified, Humberside Police note that drivers may face several outcomes:
- Formal prosecution through the courts.
- Attendance at a driver improvement course.
- Receiving formal educational advice.
The force investigates a wide variety of offences via Operation Snap, including using a mobile phone while driving, failing to wear a seatbelt, and crossing solid white lines.
Legal Warnings for Public Contributors
While public participation is encouraged, the police have issued a firm warning regarding the use of social media. Members of the public are urged not to post footage online before or during an investigation.
Humberside Police explained that this guidance follows advice from the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), as sharing footage publicly can jeopardise legal proceedings and may lead to a case being dropped. Furthermore, the force clarified that all decisions made by investigating officers are objective and final, meaning they are not open to review due to the strict legal timescales dictated by the Road Traffic Act.
For those wishing to support road safety there are more details at https://www.humberside.police.uk/police-forces/humberside-police/areas/campaigns/campaigns/operation-snap/
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