Dangerous driving caught on dash-cam
New research has revealed since 2022 that motorists have submitted more than 230,000 videos to police of dangerous driving.
This is based on data from a Freedom of Information request submitted to police forces by Confused.com.
It revealed that 232,709 videos of dangerous driving were submitted from January 2022 to May 2025, with numbers increasing incrementally each year; figures in 2024 were 55% higher than 2022.
The surge in submissions is attributed to the introduction of Operation SNAP, an online platform that allows road users to upload video footage of road incidents to their local police force.
The most common offence recorded was careless or inattentive driving, which made up 63% of all submitted incidents between 2022 and 2024. Red light offences accounted for 18% while mobile phone use represented 17% of reports.
Operation SNAP
Rhydian Jones, Confused.com car insurance expert, said: “In recent years, new measures have been introduced to make roads safer, from the rollout of AI cameras to the new Operation SNAP scheme. Our latest research shows that more than 232,709 videos have been submitted to police since 2022.
“Dash cams are no longer just handy gadgets, they have become effective safety tools and crucial sources of evidence when incidents occur on the roads. However, it’s understandable that some people remain unsure about the privacy implications of the scheme.
“But efforts like this are an important step toward safer roads. They give drivers and passengers a platform to share video footage of potentially dangerous behaviour directly with the police but many don’t know where to begin.
“To help make it simpler, we’ve created a tool for sharing dashcam footage with Operation SNAP. It guides road users to their local police force, explains the reporting steps, and helps them declare their dash cam to insurers if they have one. Their footage can genuinely help keep everyone safer on the road.”
