More dangerous drivers in the Bristol area are being caught out thanks to evidence captured by cyclists on camera. Road users are taking it upon themselves to use dashcam and helmet cam footage to pass to police and help make journeys safer.
Avon and Somerset Police data shows that in the last year, the number of reports of dangerous driving have doubled - with over half of the evidence being submitted by cyclists. Bristol Cycling Campaign is among those working with the force to increase safety.
James Taylor, who is part of Bristol Cycling Campaign, recorded almost 500 incidents of dangerous driving over the last few years and said 466 resulting in warnings, fixed penalties or prosecutions. Mr Taylor is one of an increasing number of road users using dashcams to report dangerous driving, and told Bristol Live that he personally know half a dozen people who are doing the same, not all of whom are cyclists.
