Dash cam bid for safer roads

WEST Yorkshire Police have launched a new system to allow the public to submit dash cam footage of anyone they catch driving recklessly.

The force said they hope the new system will “prevent deaths and serious injuries on our road network”.

The potential offences that the new system will look at include dangerous driving, driver distraction including using a mobile phone, driving without due care and attention, careless driving, overtaking on solid white lines, not being in proper control of the vehicle and traffic light contraventions.

Paul Jeffrey, prosecutions and casualty prevention manager for West Yorkshire Police said: “Dash cams are becoming increasingly popular and we want to work with the public to improve driver behaviour and address offending.

“Any death on our roads is unacceptable and this is part of our ongoing commitment to make West Yorkshire’s roads safer.”

Residents will be able to submit footage through a portal and the police’s submissions team will then review it and take steps to identify the driver if need be.

Mr Jeffrey said: “If the clip is good enough and we have enough evidence of an offence taking place the options we can take include offering the driver a retraining course, issuing a fixed penalty notice or seeking a prosecution.”

West Yorkshire Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) Mark BurnsWilliamson said he had worked with the force on the upgrade and that it was a “significant milestone in our collective offer and commitment to improving safety on our roads.”