Operation Snap Archives

Operation Snap

Overtaking distance for drivers (Surrey Police)

Almost 4,000 submissions of driving offences to police force led to just 10 prosecutions, FOI request reveals

According to data published by Surrey Police, which uses a third-party reporting service, almost 80% of the close pass reports resulted in just a warning letter

Fri, May 12, 2023 16:36

Near Miss of the Day 793: No action for driver overtaking into oncoming traffic (+ interesting Operation SNAP feedback)

"On the front piece of footage we are unable to gauge how close the vehicle is to you as you have turned your head towards it at the point of the alleged offence occurring"

Sat, Jul 02, 2022 16:09

Near Miss of the Day 784: Another close pass driver refuses awareness course… only to get £1,152 fine and four points in court

Caught on camera close passing a cyclist? Offered the £85 awareness course slap on the wrist? Probably best not to take it to court...

Tue, Jun 14, 2022 10:53

Near Miss of the Day 783: aggressive close pass driver offered speed awareness course ends up with £2,460 fine and 6 points after losing two appeals

Whether he meant it or not, this driver's attempts to get out of his original punishment for close passing followed by ranting aggressively at a cyclist arguably led to retribution truly befitting of the crime

Sun, Jun 12, 2022 13:30

Motorist fined after being caught on camera driving at group of cyclists, causing one to fall off bike (+ video)

Footage that secured conviction was submitted to Northamptonshire Police’s Operation Snap

Thu, Mar 31, 2022 17:37

Have West Midlands Police lost their way on cycling?

Social media silence, poor responses to video submissions... the signs aren't good

Sun, Mar 07, 2021 11:47

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Devon cyclists to be given helmet cameras to help catch dangerous drivers

Pilot scheme in Exeter could eventually be extended across the county

Fri, Feb 26, 2021 10:57

Campaigners call for national guidelines on submission of dash and helmet cam evidence

Some forces currently accept public video footage while others do not

Tue, Aug 22, 2017 14:41

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North Wales Police latest to launch close pass operation

Also looking to streamline process for public submission of video evidence

Tue, Oct 18, 2016 10:34