Author: Joel
Pioneering cameras that catch drivers on their phone trialled in Devon & Cornwall
A ground-breaking camera system which uses AI to catch drivers using mobile phones behind the wheel is being trialled in Devon and Cornwall. The technology,…
Police use covert lorry to catch dangerous drivers
Drivers using mobile phones, transporting insecure loads and even watching Netflix on an iPad have been caught during a specialist covert operation in Devon and…
More unacceptable driving caught on camera in Devon & Cornwall
Action has been taken against 280 drivers in Devon and Cornwall thanks to watchful motorists submitting video footage to Operation Snap. The police operation, designed…
Dartmoor ponies and cows given reflective neckbands to prevent car collisions
More than 200 animals on Dartmoor are being given reflective neckbands to make them more visible to vehicles and help prevent road traffic collisions. The…
Drivers warned as average speed system is extended on ‘high harm’ road
An extension to an average speed camera system has been installed on a Devon A-road which has experienced thousands of incidents in the past few…
More than 23,500 speeding drivers caught by Devon & Cornwall’s first 20mph camera
The first 20mph speed camera in Devon and Cornwall has already detected more than 23,500 speeding motorists – before even being switched on. The startling…
‘Unbelievably dangerous driving’ caught on camera in record month for Op Snap
Op Snap has seen a record month of submissions and intended prosecutions in Devon and Cornwall, Vision Zero South West can reveal. The police operation,…
JOB VACANCY: Vision Zero South West Partnership Manager
Do you want to lead a dedicated regional team that works collaboratively to improve safety across Devon and Cornwall’s roads? If yes, then an exciting…
Dozens of drivers caught breaking the law as police take to double decker bus
More than 30 drivers in Plymouth have received fines after police conducted a two-day road safety operation using a double decker bus to spot people…
Almost 700 speeders caught by new camera in first week
A new speed camera, which has the ability to monitor drivers in both directions, has caught almost 700 speeding motorists in its first full week…
Disqualification & big fines for drivers caught jumping red lights
Two drivers caught on camera jumping red lights have received hefty fines – with one also disqualified from driving – after failing to provide their…
QUIZ: How well do you know the NEW Highway Code?
The Vision Zero South West road safety partnership has designed a quiz to make road users aware of new, important changes to the Highway Code….