Devon & Cornwall Police release dashcam footage of dangerous overtaking manoeuvres
Vision Zero South West has shared the latest videos uploaded through Operation Snap
Last updated 28th Oct 2021
Devon & Cornwall Police have shared more shocking examples of bad driving on our roads, including the moment a car overtakes a horse rider too close and too fast...
The dashcam footage was uploaded to our force through Operation Snap.
The scheme which aims to crackdown on dangerous driving by encouraging motorists to submit video evidence.
The latest videos have been released by the Vision Zero South West road safety partnership as an example of what is not acceptable on the roads of Devon and Cornwall.
Since the footage was received, one driver has been disqualified and two others must attend driver training courses.
Superintendent Adrian Leisk, alliance strategic lead for roads policing, said: "The examples captured on camera this month show some really poor driving which, in one case, resulted in a motorist losing their licence.
"I am really keen to highlight a submission from the horse-riding community this month.
"Dashcams are not the sole reserve of vehicle users – we can accept video footage from vulnerable road users including pedestrians, horse riders, cyclists and motorcyclists.
"Horse riders, like cyclists, have a right to be free of the dangers posed by road users such as these.
"I'd like to remind drivers that when overtaking cyclists or horses you must give them at least 1.5m of space and reduce your speed significantly when doing so, as the animals may react to danger and behave unpredictably, placing the rider at increased risk.
"If it isn't safe to overtake, please wait. Is it worth risking another human life to save a few seconds? If you place someone's life in danger, there's a strong chance you will end up being reported to us and facing the consequences".
Since Operation Snap was founded in 2019, Devon & Cornwall Police have issued almost 1,500 notices of Intended Prosecutions and more than 600 warnings to motorists across the two counties.
You can read more information about Operation Snap and check how to upload video footage on the Devon & Cornwall Police website.