Traffic cops urge public to keep sending dashcam footage

The compilation aims to encourage motorists to keep sending in their clips, which officers can use to take action against motorists.

So far this year, Greater Manchester Police’s Traffic Unit has received more than 7,300 submissions from road users highlighting driving that falls far below the standards expected.

The footage shows motorists on their phones, using the hard shoulder, running a red light.

A spokesman said: “We are working with road safety partners across Greater Manchester on Vision Zero – a plan to end deaths and life-changing injuries on our roads by 2040 and alongside partners, ae committed to reducing the number of fatal and serious collisions on our roads, ensuring everyone can travel safely.

“Since the launch of our dashcam submission portal, road users have continued to use this, which has seen a steady increase in the number of submissions.

“Specially trained staff review each clip and outcomes can range from warning letters to action from the central ticket office in terms of fines and further prosecution, each outcome in terms of whether further action or no action was taken communicated directly to the person submitting the report further down the line. Other reports are used as key evidence for ongoing intelligence.”

Reports made relate to the ‘close pass’ of cyclists, the manner of driving including no seatbelt, use of a mobile phone or running a red light, speeding offences.

Footage also captures motorists using the hard shoulder or irresponsible parking through obstruction by blocking junctions and pavements.

The spokesman added “Its sole purpose is to improve road safety and to prosecute those that place others at risk, meaning we can effectively deal with the footage recorded by members of the public in a safe and secure way, whilst making the investigation process simple and straightforward.

“We are reiterating our commitment to increasing submissions of video and photographic evidence relating to driving offences that members of the public have witnessed and would encourage people to use it. The use of this portal supports our roadside checks and wider operations, and officers will use this footage to detect offences and deal with them appropriately.”

To use the system visit https://www.gmp.police.uk/ro/report/rti/rti-beta-2.1/report-a-road-traffic-incident/