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Wales Online
17 hours ago
- General
- Wales Online
Change to use of dashcam from DIY traffic cops branded 'shame'
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Readers of North Wales Live have been actively debating the recent shift in police policy around the acceptance of dashcam footage. A digital portal permits public contributions of evidence concerning traffic violations. Operation Snap – spearheaded by road safety unit GoSafe – has established a digital platform that encourages the submission of video recordings showing traffic offences. Amongst the most reported misdeeds are reckless driving and perilously close overtakes of cyclists, together with incidents of jumping red lights. The initiative has been hailed as a "valuable tool" for clamping down on motorists. As more individuals employ dashcams and helmet-cams, submissions to the portal have risen sharply. From 2021 to 2023, there was a twofold increase in submitted footage, this spike has prompted GoSafe to announce an immediate change to the handling of submissions while a comprehensive review is underway. This adjustment will not impact the processing of "serious" incidents flagged by the public. However, there will be a new approach when minor infractions are reported to the police. Until now, these minor concerns resulted in warning letters sent out to offenders. This procedure will stop until the review establishes a long-term strategy. MickHookem states: "Why not just drive safely and lawfully? Unless you've got something to hide, of course." TheGreyMullet writes: "Shame. Surely it's better to be proactive in modifying behaviour to avoid serious accidents rather than just being reactive after they happen. Lives already likely ruined at that point." Ofcourseitis adds: "There are an element of people who deliberately go out of their way to cause and entrap unsuspecting motorists with their vigilante operations, its good to see the police taking a sensible stance and only dealing with the most serious of cases." Msdt believes: "Another excuse for the police to stay in their offices instead of being out there!" Cooperman1927 says: "I have a dash cam and could make it a full time job sending evidence of bad driving but I would rather have a better hobby." Tdhprestatyn comments: "A country where citizens spy and report each other. What an awful practice and place. So glad I left 11 years ago. Looking from outside in, Wales is descending into a socialist state. I don't even stay in Wales now to visit family, just stay across the border and drive (very slowly) in." Vaux08hall writes: "If the police are overwhelmed with the number being sent in then it only proves how bad the standard of driving is in Wales, it also coincides with the 20mph being introduced." Ofcourseitis replies: "The police are overwhelmed because the speed laws in Wales are unfit for purpose so most people ignore them and the vigilante busy bodies get to work with their secret filming and snitching." Thesheaperd questions: "So let me get this straight - the Police are saying they are going to ignore people breaking the law if they think it is not important enough, who decides if it is important enough? This is why we have laws to begin with, the state of the UK is going down the drain." Statistix answers: "It may just be a case of those who love to complain, but only if they can remain anonymous, have been given free reign and a pat on the back up until now." AlbertKelly adds: "You could always try driving safely so you don't have anything to worry about." Do you believe that sending in dashcam footage is the best way to help the Police sort out bad/dangerous driving? Comment below or HERE to join in the conversation.
North Wales Live
a day ago
- General
- North Wales Live
Change to use of dashcam from DIY traffic cops branded 'shame'
Readers of North Wales Live have been actively debating the r ecent shift in police policy around the acceptance of dashcam footage. A digital portal permits public contributions of evidence concerning traffic violations. Operation Snap – spearheaded by road safety unit GoSafe – has established a digital platform that encourages the submission of video recordings showing traffic offences. Amongst the most reported misdeeds are reckless driving and perilously close overtakes of cyclists, together with incidents of jumping red lights. The initiative has been hailed as a "valuable tool" for clamping down on motorists. As more individuals employ dashcams and helmet-cams, submissions to the portal have risen sharply. From 2021 to 2023, there was a twofold increase in submitted footage, this spike has prompted GoSafe to announce an immediate change to the handling of submissions while a comprehensive review is underway. This adjustment will not impact the processing of "serious" incidents flagged by the public. However, there will be a new approach when minor infractions are reported to the police. Until now, these minor concerns resulted in warning letters sent out to offenders. This procedure will stop until the review establishes a long-term strategy. MickHookem states: "Why not just drive safely and lawfully? Unless you've got something to hide, of course." TheGreyMullet writes: "Shame. Surely it's better to be proactive in modifying behaviour to avoid serious accidents rather than just being reactive after they happen. Lives already likely ruined at that point." Ofcourseitis adds: "There are an element of people who deliberately go out of their way to cause and entrap unsuspecting motorists with their vigilante operations, its good to see the police taking a sensible stance and only dealing with the most serious of cases." Msdt believes: "Another excuse for the police to stay in their offices instead of being out there!" Cooperman1927 says: "I have a dash cam and could make it a full time job sending evidence of bad driving but I would rather have a better hobby." Tdhprestatyn comments: "A country where citizens spy and report each other. What an awful practice and place. So glad I left 11 years ago. Looking from outside in, Wales is descending into a socialist state. I don't even stay in Wales now to visit family, just stay across the border and drive (very slowly) in." Vaux08hall writes: "If the police are overwhelmed with the number being sent in then it only proves how bad the standard of driving is in Wales, it also coincides with the 20mph being introduced." Ofcourseitis replies: "The police are overwhelmed because the speed laws in Wales are unfit for purpose so most people ignore them and the vigilante busy bodies get to work with their secret filming and snitching." Thesheaperd questions: "So let me get this straight - the Police are saying they are going to ignore people breaking the law if they think it is not important enough, who decides if it is important enough? This is why we have laws to begin with, the state of the UK is going down the drain." Statistix answers: "It may just be a case of those who love to complain, but only if they can remain anonymous, have been given free reign and a pat on the back up until now." AlbertKelly adds: "You could always try driving safely so you don't have anything to worry about."
Western Telegraph
a day ago
- General
- Western Telegraph
Mobile speed camera locations in Pembrokeshire for June 2025
Speeding is one of the largest contributing factors to collisions on Welsh roads, according to GoSafe - a partnership made up of authorities including the Welsh Government and Wales emergency services. Not only is it dangerous, but it can land you a fine and points on your licence. UK speed limits explained What is the penalty if you're caught speeding? The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence. In certain circumstances, drivers will be eligible to attend a Driver Education Course, which will incur a cost, but you will not have penalty points added to your licence. The GoSafe partnership aims to "make people safer on Welsh Roads by reducing casualties and saving lives". So to keep drivers safe and reduce speeding, GoSafe has mapped the location of every single speed camera set to be active in Wales in June. Seven common speed camera myths Mobile speed camera locations in Pembrokeshire for June Motorists will need to keep an eye out for a host of mobile speed cameras set up across Pembrokeshire this month, including in Haverfordwest, Pembroke, Tenby and Narberth. The location of all the mobile speed cameras set to be active in Pembrokeshire during June, according to the GoSafe 'Safety Camera Location Search' map, are: B4546 - The Moorings, St Dogmaels (speed limit: 20mph) B4546 - St Dogmaels Road, St Dogmaels (20mph) A487 - Eglwyswrw (30mph) A487 - Simpsons Cross (20mph) B4341 - Portfield Gate (20mph) Ysgol Glan Cleddau (20mph) Freystrop Village (20mph) Johnston Community Primary School (20mph) A4076 - Steynton Road (near school) (30mph) Monkton Primary School (20mph) Penrhyn Church in Wales VC School (20mph) A4075 - Holyland Road, Pembroke (20mph) Houghton (20mph) A4075 - Carew Village (20mph) A4139 - Jameston (20mph) A4139 - Marsh Road, Tenby (20mph) A478 - Begelly (20mph) Stepaside School, Kilgetty (20mph) RECOMMENDED READING: Kiln Park Road, Narberth (20mph) A477 - Llanteg (40mph) Tavernspite Community Primary School (20mph) To see the full map including the location of all fixed, red light, speed on green and average speed cameras in Pembrokeshire (and the rest of Wales), visit the GoSafe website (a link to which can be found above).
Leader Live
2 days ago
- Business
- Leader Live
GoSafe U turn on 30mph reversal road monitoring North Wales
Two weeks ago, Wrexham Road, Johnstown became the first in North Wales to be reverted back to 30mph. Welsh Government introduced the default 20mph speed limit on restricted roads across Wales on September 17, 2023. The decision was met with mass opposition and in April 2024, Welsh Government announced a review of the 20mph scheme. Following extensive member engagement and public consultation, a list of 52 sections of highway which met the Welsh Government criteria for reversion back to 30mph was presented to the Executive Board in February 2025. The council was successful in applying for funding from Welsh Government and received a sum of £400,000, with hopes all 52 will be reversed by the end of June. Flintshire County Council confirmed that they are hopeful the process of reverting roads back to 30mph across the county borough will begin in July. MOST READ: Planning application submitted for huge new housing development in Wrexham Jealous thug headbutted ex after 'asking about her sex life with new man' Wrexham man to hike mountain range - carrying fridge freezer! Earlier this week, GoSafe issued a statement saying that with roads in the process of changing back to 30mph, there would be a three-month grace period where roads will not be monitored. However, today (June 3), they corrected themselves, stating that there will be no grace period, and any monitoring will be done on a road-by-road basis. A spokesperson said: "GoSafe will be reviewing enforcement activity on roads that have reverted back to 30mph. "We will work closely with local authorities to ensure that the correct road signage and Traffic Regulation Orders (TROs) are in place. We will also assess whether the risk to road users remains present." GoSafe added that the sites with the highest risk historically will be prioritised.
Powys County Times
2 days ago
- General
- Powys County Times
Mobile speed camera locations in Powys for June 2025
There are set to be more than 15 mobile speed cameras active across Powys in June, including on major roads like the A470. Speeding is one of the largest contributing factors to collisions on Welsh roads, according to GoSafe - a partnership made up of authorities including the Welsh Government and Wales emergency services. Not only is it dangerous but it can land you a fine and points on your licence. UK speed limits explained What is the penalty if you're caught speeding? The minimum penalty for speeding is a £100 fine and three penalty points added to your licence. In certain circumstances, drivers will be eligible to attend a Driver Education Course, which will incur a cost, but you will not have penalty points added to your licence. The GoSafe partnership aims to "make people safer on Welsh Roads by reducing casualties and saving lives". So to keep drivers safe and reduce speeding, GoSafe has mapped the location of every single speed camera set to be active in Wales in June. Mobile speed cameras in Powys during June Motorists will need to keep an eye out for a host of mobile speed cameras set to be active across Powys this month. Seven common speed camera myths The location of all the mobile speed cameras set to be active in Powys during June, according to the GoSafe 'Safety Camera Location Search' map, are: B4393 - Llandrinio (30mph) A458 - near Bank Farm Caravan Park, Middletown (50mph) A458 - Trewern Village (40mph) Guilsfield C P School (20mph) B4385 - Montgomery (20mph) Ysgol Gymunedol Gynradd Abermule (20mph) Ysgol Rhiw-Bechan, Tregynon (20mph) Treowen C P School (20mph) A470 - Clatter (40mph) Rhayader Church in Wales Primary School (20mph) A44 - Forest Bends (60mph) A470 - Erwood Brecon (60mph) A438 - Three Cocks to Glasbury (40mph) Llangorse Church in Wales Primary School (20mph) A40 - Llanhamlach (50mph) Cradoc County Primary School (20mph) A470 - Llwyncelyn Brecon (60mph) A470 - Beacons Reservoir (60mph) A4067 - Caerlan (40mph)
