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Avon and Somerset ranks 'highest' for bad drivers as thousands of road users send police footage

by hawkinspeter
Sat, Oct 12, 2024 12:10
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https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/local-news/avon-somerset-ranks-highest-bad-9624774

Avon and Somerset Police is committed to improving road safety and has received nearly 20,000 public submissions in the past three years under Operation SNAP, which is a testament to the vigilance of local road users. These submissions play a vital role in helping us to address dangerous and careless driving behaviours, including failure to wear a seatbelt, and driver distraction (e.g. mobile phone use.)

We actively encourage members of the public to submit Journeycam footage to help us target dangerous drivers and promote safer roads across the region. The evidence provided has a real impact on reducing road risks and holding offenders accountable.

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stonojnr | 2 months ago
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How do they know they rank highest when most forces don't seem to be able to share stats on it anymore ?

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hawkinspeter replied to stonojnr | 2 months ago
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stonojnr wrote:

How do they know they rank highest when most forces don't seem to be able to share stats on it anymore ?

Maybe they just assign a zero to the forces that don't provide stats.

Meanwhile, here's something else that A&S are doing:

https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/news/2024/10/avon-and-somerset-police-to-introduce-unmarked-road-safety-enforcement-vans-to-tackle-persistent-speeding/

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Frequently asked questions

1. Why are unmarked vans necessary?

Despite regular enforcement efforts, speeding remains a persistent issue in certain areas. Drivers often slow down when they see marked enforcement vehicles, only to resume speeding once they are out of sight. Unmarked vans encourage safe driving consistently, as drivers will be less certain of when and where they are being monitored.

2. Is it legal to use unmarked detection vans?

Yes, it is completely legal. There is no requirement for speed enforcement vehicles to be marked or for advance warnings to be provided to drivers. The goal is to deter dangerous driving and improve road safety for everyone.

3. Shouldn’t police resources be focused on other priorities?

Traffic-related offences pose a significant risk to public safety. In 2023, 63 people lost their lives in 55 collisions across Avon and Somerset. Effective traffic enforcement is vital in reducing these preventable deaths and ensuring the safety of our communities.

4. Are these vans just a way to generate revenue?

No. All cost recovery from speed enforcement is reinvested into road safety initiatives and educational programmes. The primary objective of unmarked vans is to reduce speeding and prevent collisions, not to generate revenue.

5. How are locations for these vans chosen?

The placement of unmarked vans is determined based on evidence from past incidents, community feedback, and data from speed enforcement and Community Speedwatch schemes. We focus on areas where there is a documented problem with persistent speeding and a heightened risk of collisions.

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chrisonabike replied to hawkinspeter | 2 months ago
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Bloody squirrels holding everyone up by driving slowly they've turned everyone right off whatever they were protesting about lock em up I say.

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hawkinspeter replied to chrisonabike | 2 months ago
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chrisonabike wrote:

Bloody squirrels holding everyone up by driving slowly they've turned everyone right off whatever they were protesting about lock em up I say.

If you're in a rush, just leave earlier, okay?

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Eton Rifle | 2 months ago
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I suspect A&S is partly a victim of its own success. Not only is it really easy to submit footage via their portal but the team is really responsive. Due to the large number of shit drivers in north Bristol, I got to know the head of the enforcement team quite well. Even a few years ago, they were struggling to respond within their stated time.

To be fair, A&S is one of the better forces. When the Bristol Cycling Campaign had meetings, A&S used to send a Superintendent to attend, not a token PC.

Also, when I was hit by a driver, the cops were there in minutes because they have dedicated road accident units patrolling. Yes, Bristol drivers are that shit at driving.

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OldRidgeback replied to Eton Rifle | 2 months ago
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Given the spate of crashes in Birmingham I'd suggest that Brum drivers are probably shitter.

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