A Cleethorpes resident is thrilled to have her life back after help from the Council and Humberside Police in reducing Anti-Social Behaviour along the North Promenade.
The resident and business owner, who wished to remain anonymous, has been troubled by nuisance vehicles for more than a decade but has seen a reduction thanks to the partnership working.
Operation Snap, ran by Humberside Police, allows the public to submit video evidence which can then be used by officers to issue fines or warnings. Aiding this is the Council’s CCTV system – with operatives submitting various clips and footage as evidence.
These efforts result in various sanctions including fines and warnings, making the area a safer space for everyone. For the anonymous resident, the results of their efforts have been a breath of fresh air.
She said: “Quite often, I would be woken up more than once during the night by loud horns or cars revving, but recently I’ve had the first full night’s sleep in a very long time.
“It’s all thanks to the work from the Police and the Council that things are getting better. The fines and warnings seem to be influencing everything and I’m glad that it is.
“This is a step in the right direction and I’m happy to see it. I feel like I’ve got my life back again.”
She added: “I’ve submitted quite a lot to Operation Snap myself and it certainly makes a positive difference to the area.
“I feel like it is stopping drivers coming through here and causing ASB. Operation Snap needs to continue to help stop those who are still speeding down here though, it’s made a great impact and I hope it carries on making a difference.”
Councillor James Sawkins, Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities, said: “The safety of our residents is so important to the Council.
“Op Snap is a brilliant initiative and our work with Humberside Police is proving that and making the area safe for everyone.
“No one should live in an area they don’t feel happy in and I’m glad this lady now feels better in her home.”
Proving that Op Snap is making a difference is the number of fines and warnings that have been issued to those causing problems.
Since January, across North East Lincolnshire, there have been 378 submissions to Op Snap with many leading to various fines and warnings.
These include Public Space Protection Orders (PSPOs) fines, verbal warnings, Notice of Intent to Prosecute (NIP) and Section 59 warnings. On the North Promenade alone, there were 8 S59 warnings issued since January and four offenders were given a warning, known as a WOA or Words of Advice.
PSPOs are rules enforced by the Council in certain areas to reduce ASB and poor behaviour. Along the North Promenade, one is in place for nuisance driving and those found to have breached these rules are at risk of a £100 fine. Failure to pay can lead to court prosecution.
Humberside Police are heading up their enforcement with the use of NIP and S59 warnings. A NIP is something sent to a potential offender to inform them of the possibility that they may face prosecution. Additionally, they are issuing the S59 warnings which informs drivers that they have committed a motoring offence in a certain area – if the vehicle or person concerned is spotted in the area over the next 12 months the vehicle can be seized.
Roads Policing lead for Operation Snap from Humberside Police said: “Every submission we receive through the Operation Snap portal is reviewed by an experienced Roads Policing officer. We assess each incident and consider the most appropriate outcome – whether that is engagement with the driver, education to encourage safer behaviour, or prosecution where the evidence supports it.
“The public can upload footage safely and securely through our online portal. This evidence regularly plays a vital role in holding drivers to account and securing convictions for a range of road-traffic offences.
“Operation Snap has one clear aim: to make our roads safer. By working together with the public, we can tackle poor driving behaviour, reduce collisions, and protect all road users.”
You can submit footage at: Submit video evidence of driving offences | Humberside Police
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