Motorists can now upload dashcam footage, video and digital photographs of traffic offences they have witnessed straight on to the police website.
Devon & Cornwall Police has launched Operation Snap developed with the support of the Department for Transport.
Chief Inspector Adrian Leisk, Head of Alliance Roads Policing, said: ‘We have been receiving complaints about dangerous and anti-social driving for some time, and there is a significant demand for a facility such as Operation Snap. It allows us to effectively deal with digital footage and photos of traffic offences in a safe and secure way, whilst making the investigation process straightforward for the police and members of the public. It increases the likelihood of the dangerous, careless or inconsiderate driver being caught.’
The secure portal can be accessed via the force website: www.dc.police.uk/opsnap
The public are urged to read the question and answer section before uploading digital material. It states that the facility is for traffic offences only, not for footage of road traffic collisions, parking issues or any other offences; the registration number of the offending vehicle must be provided and those providing information should be prepared to sign a witness statement and possibly give evidence in court.