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M40 Road-Rage Driver Banned for Three Years After Dashcam Leads to Conviction

Dashcam footage submitted via Operation Snap enabled the conviction, underscoring how citizen videos are driving prosecutions for dangerous motoring.

Overview

  • Dashcam video shows the driver forcing a car to stop in lane three of the M40 near Warwick in February before getting out to shout at the motorist as traffic passed at speed.
  • The footage was submitted to Warwickshire Police through Operation Snap and reviewed by a road safety officer, resulting in a dangerous driving summons.
  • At Coventry Magistrates' Court on October 14, the driver was given a three-year disqualification from driving.
  • The sentence also includes 250 hours of unpaid supervised work and a 20-day Rehabilitation Activity Requirement.
  • Police released the footage this week to warn against road rage and promote Operation Snap, noting there were no injuries despite the high risk.