Caught on Dashcam Dodgy Driving 2

We’re sharing some more of the worst examples of bad driving which have been submitted via our Op Snap video portal.

[@tigertony2716]

Some of these 'punishments' where other people's lives are put at risk by these reckless drivers are really pathetic

[@richardmessenger9474]

Some of those should have got an automatic ban...a fine and points were a joke...

[@BibtheBoulder]

@@richardmessenger9474 Or a stupid course. I want to see lifetime bans when other people's lives are glibly put at risk. No insurance: LIFETIME BAN Using a phone whilst in control of a motor vehicle: CRUSH THEIR VEHICLE + 10 year ban Overtaking dangerously: LIFETIME BAN Kill someone through your poor driving: LIFETIME PRISON SENTENCE No tax: CRUSH THE CAR No M.O.T. : CRUSH THE CAR

[@richardmessenger9474]

@@BibtheBoulder outstanding comments....I would usually put that but normally end up getting trolled...in Holland in the 80s if you were caught without insurance your car was crushed and dumped on your driveway and you were sent a bill for the cost..👍👍.. punishment in the UK is a joke...when they are named and shamed in the local rag the woke brigade are up in arms about them being named and it's only a bit of puff...what's the harm?...bet they wouldn't be saying that if one of their loved ones were killed or maimed by these idiots. Sorry about the rant but as you say punishments are a joke..

[@martinsands7987]

i agree,a complete joke

[@simonmartin1201]

Agreed 100%

[@johnbird7357]

The last one, ignoring the solid white line on the bridge should gave been banned and had his/her car crushed.

[@maarten252]

over here, they would have taken his license..

[@stratoreyener461]

That last one wasn't a bridge it was a blind hill

[@delcat8168]

@@stratoreyener461 (sigh...)

[@elemar5]

@@maarten252 Over here they should have taken his licence.

[@bigpants6121]

i agree

[@SpeccyMan]

I personally think a lot of the "driving without due care and attention" were more "dangerous driving" and the penalties should've been much more severe. That last one, for example: £100 and 3 points for what could've been a head-on collision. The current penalties are woefully inadequate.

[@ibelieveyou2066]

And in worst place . . . .has to be whoever handed them pathetic,laughable sentences. What's driving us course? LOL. That'll teach em!

[@delcat8168]

Actually most would rather pay a quick fine than be forced to spend a morning at a driving course.... the driving course may actually improve the driving too. But I agree most fines are pathetic, wouldn't even cover the admin costs.

[@MarsAttacksEarth]

@@delcat8168 Sadly the courses are also ineffective and the number of people attending is only increasing year on year.

[@bigpants6121]

wrist slapping!

[@robertarmstrong3478]

I cant believe the penalty for the last offence. That was a head on collision at speed waiting to happen. Serious injury or death. The sort of fine and point you would get for exceeding the speed limit without any hazard resulting.

[@eagleowlish]

Ridiculously-soft punishments. No wonder these things go on.

[@karlsumner5594]

The ‘Worst’ case surely should have got more than a fine and 3 points? That could have been a fatal head-on!

[@johndavey6236]

That last one - only £100 and again, only 3 points. Bet they thought it was worth the chance of not getting caught and have done the same thing twice since then. Pathetic punishments

[@abdulfatahalmousa9465]

some driviers should have received 1000£ and licence withdrawal

[@gruff8491]

Until people are held accountable for their actions it's just gonna get worse.

[@chrisslater3174]

I believe in accountability, but enforcing the law is a job for the police. It's fair to say that we all break the rules of the road when no-one is looking, mostly in complete safety. However, it really doesn't sit well with me now that every camera toting do-gooder is suddenly able to drop others in it depending upon whatever mood they might be in. 🤔

[@telmas7183]

@@chrisslater3174 So if you saw someone breaking into a house or a person being attacked you would do nothing?! Does that 'sit well with you' ?!

[@chrisslater3174]

@@telmas7183 Wow. Thanks for your considered opinion of matters unrelated to this post. 🙄

[@telmas7183]

@@chrisslater3174 Were you born stupid or is it something you've nurtured over the years?! Of course it's related! I'm saying the fines are pathetic in relation to the amount of punishment that they DON"T administer!

[@GraemeMurphy]

The driver did comply with the lane closure signal upon reaching the second light system. The approach to the traffic lights that were on red prevented them from moving to the left lane. I must add that that those signals need to be lowered so that road traffic can see them instead of aircraft. Never mind I suppose you got your £100 and someone that may have useful information the next time you appeal for help will say "up yours".

[@ralphmillais5237]

This poor driver got the same punishment for this simple error, that endangered no one, as the other lunatics that almost caused serious collisions. And the police and courts wonder why we have no faith in them.

[@steveparker1466]

There is actually a sign that doesn't appear in the video prior to the lights to tell you if the lane is open or closed. By the time you get to the lights you are aready in the tidal flow system.

[@John01GM40]

so #6 got taken to court because they refused to give details - OK a very foolish course of action that cost them dearly. All the same though #1 forced someone off the road but got the "standard" £100 +3 pts. Hardly deterrence in the latter case.

[@DiscoStu999]

Broken system in this country when it comes to punishing people for crimes / offences. The CPS really have a lot to answer for

[@SpeccyMan]

As bad as ending a sentence with a preposition?

[@bobbelsekwol]

Driving through red-light at 40mph, driving head on into cars, going round a roundabout the wrong way are all the same as doing 45mph in a 40mph zone. £100 and 3 penalty points. Doesn't seem right to me.

[@gjbspark]

fines and other punishments are nowhere near severe enough...UK courts need to get a grip and start to issue proper fines and permanent license removal.

[@luvstellauk]

Only 3 points for the van driver who jumped the lights, should've been more, not only was it blatant as in the lights were not just changing but at that speed a collision could've been potentially fatal

[@themagicrat8803]

Number 8 - Am I missing something or does that road layout place you in the path of oncoming traffic as soon as you cross the lights?

[@FattyOn2Wheels]

yes it does its a stupid system really never seen that before even on my test

[@marcussmith6523]

Number 8 looks like Lincoln, a terrible road layout that catches out people not familiar with the area. Poor road design that puts people at risk. Welcome to Lincoln.

[@davemyers77]

The closed lane signs start about 50m from the traffic lights and there are signs about 300m earlier telling you to move into the left lane. If you get to the traffic lights in the right lane you've already broken the law.

[@delcat8168]

@@davemyers77 Well why is there a right lane then? It should be cross hatched if you shouldn't be in it.

[@DriveCamUK]

It looks like a "Tidal Flow" type arrangement. There are a few around but they're not very common. It's where a traffic lane can be reversed depending on weight of traffic. E.g. in rush hour mornings the middle lane can be opened up heading into a city, and in rush hour evenings the middle lane can be reversed pointing out of the city. But does rely on people obeying the red X markings.

[@colinmaynard2879]

Dorset’s Operation Snape seemed to generate harsher (and more appropriate) penalties?

[@tomconneely1361]

No2 is definitely "drive it like you stole it." No wonder he had no isnsurance.

[@critch.]

Ther fact that some of those were just 3 points and low fines is disgraceful when the requirement for Sec2 RTA is clearly met and you should have charged it.

[@therealrobpreston1086]

These punishments are a disgrace. Most of those drivers are putting lives at risk and they're being sent on a puny course. I think the police in this country have lost the plot.

[@messrsandersonco5985]

In Dubai, one red light costs you your job and you're deported if you're a foreigner. Sadly, we can't do this in the UK. £100 is NOT a deterrent. £600 + court costs + victim costs + 6 points = YES! ALL infractions should be reported to their insurance company. THAT would be a long term deterrent! And I would like to see anyone on a driving course to MEET someone who has had a family member killed by a dangerous driver!

[@Videolinquency]

I feel no. 2 deserves a slight bonus for creativity.

[@deanmoncaster]

The worse your driving the lesser your punishment is what I've learnt from this. Number 6, while silly, did the safest unsafe overtake and got taken to the cleaners, whereas others such as the worst got 3 points and 100 quid after almost creating a huge mess!

[@telmas7183]

Because they don't like it when you fail to comply and name the Driver!

[@Skiddins]

Not telling them who was driving, so the correct person can receive the correct penalty, is punished harshly because it's effectively obstructing justice, just like lying to police to cover for someone else.

[@Islacrusez]

Right, so a car sweeps across a cycle lane, mounts a pavement, nearly hits a pedestrian, and all in aid of getting to a junction a little faster, gets to attend a course. Meanwhile a car fails to spot a lane signal which is pretty rare to begin with, on a weird road layout that makes it a very easy error to make, and corrects it as soon as the error becomes apparent, and gets points and a fine? And sure, it may have been deliberate, but it’s at least an open question. The guy on the pavement not so much. Get it together, yo. I saw a video from Devon and Cornwall which was criticised as giving out lax punishments to those who endangered other vehicles, but let off those who endangered cyclists and horse riders. Didn’t pay it much mind, but it sure does come to mind after seeing this.

[@trialsted]

The person who nearly ran over the jogger gets a course but the person who moved in to lane 1 because of a red cross above the road a few metres too late gets a fine and points?

[@johnbird7357]

In VOLUME 1 at the same junction a driver did the same and ignored the 'lane closed' sign, and had to attend a course and got no fine or points. Who judges who gets done for how much? Consistency might help.

[@michaelsaunders6923]

Trouble is once it goes to court feeble magistrates fail to follow up with the punishment because the accused always has an excuse. Need transport for a job ,child care ,sick parents etc and the offender gets off with a pathetic fine or,in some cases nothing at all

[@ianmason.]

You're assuming it gets to court. Most of these are at the level of a fixed penalty notice, which would suggest that no court was involved, just the police.

[@Diamondphobe]

My sister was almost killed by a guy overtaking on a blind bend (while he was 20mph over the limit). The number of people who overtake my artic on a road that's had half a dozen fatals is insane. But the punishments are pathetic.

[@jesuschrist2284]

Glad you have time to make such a video. Have you found my car yet?

[@telmas7183]

£100 fines!! A lot of people spend that on a meal out for goodness sake!!

[@sansovino4124]

3 points for contravening a lane closure sign (I had to watch it 3 times before I got what they meant), and 3 points for driving through a red at speed don't seem like welll balanced punishments.

[@elemar5]

I thought it was the oncoming car that should have been done. It went in to the crosshatchings.

[@stephenmudiecastles.2938]

Good video but lose the crap music as it adds nothing to it.

[@petermather8521]

Hear, hear and amen to that!!!

[@g8ymw]

You CAN mute it

[@Cuzzazbuzz]

So for £100 you can do as you like. Great punishment.

[@vallamb9499]

Woefully inadequate consequences for the majority of these shocking drivers - especially the last one.

[@SEPK09]

Lane closed was a bit harsh esp: when the next clip shows running a red light with the same fine.!!!!!

[@thomasknight1190]

Those drivers should’ve been fined more money for endangering other people

[@Delta2D2]

The problem with our country not getting tough on driver crime, is firstly the testing system (a minimum standard), and secondly causing a death by driving is not treated as manslaughter.

[@ianmason.]

The van going the wrong side of a keep left sign and then around the roundabout the wrong way I would say has been undercharged. The CPS guidance includes the phrase " it would be obvious that driving in that way would be dangerous" which I would say this was, and thus pushes this into 'dangerous driving' rather than the less serious careless driving that it was charged as.

[@rujanandrei2014]

Number 8 wasn't necessary

[@deanmoncaster]

I actually agree with you driver number 8

[@John01GM40]

except the rule is you must not pass a red X ever, at all, no question. they drove under 2 sets of x before attempting to merge and even then could have moved in behind immediately rather than setting off in front and then dawdling to allow the car on the inside to get in front. By that time the oncoming traffic was almost upon them, and moreover that traffic had to swerve into their own inside lane to increase the distance between the head on . Quite correct they got fined.

[@marcussmith6523]

Number 8 would have been OK with a warning letter if they have a clean licence.

[@learningpianoat61]

Why would I report bad driving when the penalties are so paltry?

[@paulhorrix8245]

Last one was potentially very dangerous - should have been much more severe penalty

[@grahamfarleck6377]

It won’t belong until the police ask the public to solve real crimes.

[@frankhovis]

0:55 - Those lane closed signs - why are there 3 lights when there's only 2 lanes which merge into one just after the signs?

[@petenikolic5244]

When are you going to punish your own for using their radios whilst driving they are after all only mobile phones the bulk of which hang on the bottom of the Orange/EE network but of course they have had special training and if anyone believs that they need their bumps feeling

[@neiltaylor2895]

Very lenient punishments LP.....Take a look at the Devon version of this and see ho they really should be penalised.

[@ronacornwall4426]

I love these videos and information. I wonder if Derbyshire Constabulary have a similar set up?

[@MrAvant123]

I just bought a dashcam as in 40+ years of driving I have recently witnessed some of the most appalling displays of driving ever on the M5

[@DaveNicoll-p3l]

Considering they are the worst, pathetic punishments...

[@Ashs-mini-vlogs]

I hate littering as someone who has to walk on a road to get to the next village its a pain

[@lindaj5492]

What happens when rear number plate is obscured by dirt? I think that’s an offence in itself. Can Police still ID vehicle from dashcam?

[@madcapmagician3130]

Some of these incidents and the stupid penalties and driving courses that were awarded are horrifying. #3 for example £100 and 3 points? Are you kidding me!

[@Tubespoet]

Remarkably lenient punishments for drivers putting lives at risk! Punishments are more severe in Devon and Cornwall, they've got it right.

[@spit421]

If that’s all they are getting for this stuff, no wonder our roads are bad. Same result for overtaking on a solid white line into oncoming traffic as for not noticing a Red Cross

[@stijnvandamme76]

if find the pricing odd, there is only one with a decent bill and most got just 100 quid an 3 points off, for some agregious violations with oncoming traffic or risk to peds and scooters.. they got of VERY light

[@bobtudbury8505]

the last one should attempted murder , re-test + fine + points minimum

[@dannydee2668]

Those fines are so low, know wonder driving in spalding is so bad.

[@pjh2599]

£100 fine and 3 points for crossing a solid? You must be f*n joking- chuck away the key!

[@djphilmanns]

Where was the fine for littering on the first clip? Ridiculous.

[@AverageRobloxEnjoyer4487]

Would love to see more of these videos, love a good dashcam comp

[@jesuschrist2284]

Would prefer plod catches criminals rather than produce propaganda videos, but there we are.

[@AverageRobloxEnjoyer4487]

@@jesuschrist2284 tell them that, not me. Not like I can do anything about that matey 🙏

[@oddities-whatnot]

The fines and points should be far greater for drivers in German cars.

[@eamonfire]

The clowns put on driving courses should just be banned - deliberate acts of bad driving.

[@AlexJacksonSmith]

Horrific...

[@lolzlolz69]

Number 1 and 3 are joke punishments.

[@Alwpiano]

I'd have done the same as the white car on clip nine.

[@kennyrowat9838]

Saner people locked up than some of these numpties. Disgraceful scenes.

[@richardclarkson3016]

#1 Risking a head on collision with another car that could have resulted in fatalities = hundred quid fine, mate, and a few points on your licence. Back in the car next day.

[@gaycha6589]

I just got 3 points and £100 fine for driving at 83mph on a clear motorway. My bad I know. But, running a red light at speed; going wrong way around a roundabout; some of the nigh-on suicidal overtaking moves - all seem to get same punishment. Meh! And, No, I do not wish to moves to Lincs..............

[@chalkus]

Number 1 and number 8 got the same penalty?!

[@scotiajinker8392]

No.3 & No.1 should be banned from driving.

[@rikardsaje]

Why are the fines so low?

[@raithrover1976]

Because dangerous and aggressive driving is still viewed as a fairly trivial offence in the UK. If it's a cyclist running a red light or riding on a pavement, people start calling for the return of the death penalty.

[@DanSkipToTheEnd]

£100 fine and 3 points for nearly causing a head on smash, what a joke...

[@itsjustgeorge1095]

I really don’t understand some punishments here. This is what irritates the public. The vehicle that drove through the lane closure sign endangers absolutely no one, corrects the mistake (without trying to race off the lights by the way and cut the other driver up) and yet gets the same punishment as the final clip which could have been horrific. Please don’t give me the answer “we don’t dish the punishment out”. The former shouldn’t have even been prosecuted and the latter should have been appealed by the CPS as that punishment is too lenient

[@davemyers77]

So doing 180 on an empty motorway shouldn't be prosecuted too as nobody is in danger?

[@itsjustgeorge1095]

@@davemyers77 No context comment - you’ll get your prize in the post from Roy Keane

[@RacingAnt]

​@@davemyers77seems fair.

[@SarahYardley-kz3cv]

The driver going the wrong way around a roundabout should have been banned

[@kletops46]

I'm no Expert.... but some of that 'Driving' looked like Dangerous Driving rather than Driving without due care ?

[@robertmackinnon4414]

Punishments are no longer fit for purpose. They want less cars on the road then crush everyone that contravenes the law and take their licence for good

[@elemar5]

*fewer cars

[@andrewwardle-bu9yx]

about 4 years ago i got £375 and 6 point , caught by a speed camera van on dual carriage way 87 mph . it was mid day perfect weather with no traffic about . most of these offences i would say were far more dangerous than mine and most only £100 and 3 points .. there behind me now though and that was only offence for last 10 years .....

[@flipper2392]

That's the only time you see them out, when the roads are quiet and very little traffic, eg, A14 0700 Sunday morning.

[@fwof3347]

So, doing 17 miles per hour over limit, shows you wasn’t paying attention to he vehicle. All it takes is to look at the speedometer to know your speed.

[@SmigFC]

how is 4 a driving course ?

[@polopowered]

And so it may continue...

[@AVFC-bi1tp]

Number 8 was harsh

[@AnIdiotAboard_]

Number 1 wouid have got a face full of me, cos i wouldn't have moved over up onto the verge. Had it happen already, wrote my car off, but more importantly he wrote his off, got some points, some fines and a couple plaster casts and time off work. Justice.

[@radishpea6615]

2:43, hard to tell who was at fault, did cammer signal a right turn?

[@helentucker6407]

Doesn't seem a big enough fine! Insanity some of them! 👍

[@rodkane5518]

Lincolnshire definitely the place to drive like a maniac if you're that way inclined, the penalties are a complete fucking joke !!!!!

[@hoagy_ytfc]

#8 1:03 this looks like it's designed to maximise revenue from fines. It's a terrible layout. Lumping this in with some of the other ones you show here illustrates exactly why so many people have such contempt for road policing.

[@Shirley-c6z]

Driving school? Really? 6 points might make them think.....$500 fine might help! Yeah, licence suspension. Maybe then they will slow down.

[@alancampbell8760]

Piss poor fines in the UK

[@James28R]

so many snitches sending in their little clips, hilarious. also something about hubris

[@Unedited2022]

Wtf that golf!

[@crazyedude1846]

Can you prosecute a driver using dashcam footage when you can't see who's driving on the camera footage?

[@edj4833]

Yes, the police will send a letter to the owner of the car. I believe the owner then has to state who was driving. I guess they could lie about who was driving, but firstly you've got to find someone willing to take the rap for you and secondly the penalties for being found out for doing this are high.

[@leongrigson7390]

Need all forces to show videos like this. Public shaming and shown on national TV. Also showing the public the offender's got what they deserve. Would make for a big audience. It's just a shame those giving the finger to the law. For still using there mobile phones while driving. It should be £1000 fine and instant 3 month ban. And with nationally televised should stop others from losing there lives to those who don't care.

[@simonpage9980]

It's laughable seeing all those near head on collision causing idiots ONLY get £100 fine and 3 points ---- wow that's a real deterrent ---- not Bans are a waste of time too ----- prison best bet ---- may seem harsh but have you ever seen a head on collision --- when you do ---- you'd agree with me

[@FattyOn2Wheels]

I recently did my cbt and got a bike and the amount of stupid old drivers on the roads is crazy there insurance is only 150 quid a year and mine is over 900 quid yet they have no clue about the rules of the road

[@cubatime72]

You might be old one day, if you're lucky. Give them a little more time and space.

[@6r4metroman]

The fines are absolutely pathetic, you need to increase them by ten fold and people will think more about their actions…

[@STITCHWA]

Soooo in the u.k you can snitch on people?

[@kevinraines4318]

just driving like highly trained police officers do

[@HowtoMakeThings]

Stop being so lenient. That last one should’ve been at least 6 points if not a ban. Almost caused a serious accident that would’ve happened if not for the person with the camera.

[@Tuberesu]

If this idiot driver has been convicted of failure to comply with solid white lines he has a right to appeal. The line was broken on his side, "This means you may cross the lines to overtake if it is safe, provided you can complete the manoeuvre before reaching a solid white line on your side." (Highway code). He should surely have been charged with dangerous or reckless driving, notwithstanding the "if it is safe". Video poor blurred picture and really awful and unnecessary "music".

[@dronephobiatomdrones7686]

sort out the music its crap and non appropriate for the video turned it off instantly

[@johnbird7357]

Did you turn off the video or the music? No music is appropriate for the video apart from the theme to Wacky Races.

[@MarkFromEastleigh]

While I think this is good 'dash cam policing' but there's inconsistency in the punishment and just doesn't seem enough for some of these offences. Just a thought, and be gentle with me here. But how can it be proved that the date on the dash cam clips are correct? It could have happened in 2019 but the dash cam is recording as though March 2023, and the current driver bought the car in 2021

[@RacingAnt]

Witness statement from the driver of the camera car, same as any other offense that's reported.