(Seeing is believing some of this shocking behaviour). As a cyclist has helped police catch hundreds of bad drivers – by sending officers countless video clips recorded on cameras on his bike.
The action by Tim, a cycling instructor from Birmingham, has resulted in scores of motorists receiving notices of intended prosecution from West Midlands Police.
“I came back from one bike ride and said ‘I’ve had enough, there’s something we have got to do about this’,” he told the BBC.
Police forces in England and Wales have revealed the public is sending them 150,000 clips every year, with an estimated 90% resulting in drivers being sanctioned.
The increase in the amount of footage filmed on helmet cameras, dashcams and mobile phones is leading to more prosecutions for dangerous driving.
Tim said he had been sending footage to West Midlands Police for about three years, which has led to the force setting up a portal, external so more members of the public can submit their videos.
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Excellent – I should get my GoPro sorted out. Was a bit of a faff but I do see some stuff I wish I'd got on camera!
There are no extra police patrolling that's a lie. I see hundreds of people on their phones while driving with absolutely no fear of getting caught. Police have no presence so people are brazen.
I cycle everyday and use a front and rear camera on my helmet. I dont have road rage I just forward the footage to the Police.