Safe Driving

Tewkesbury Borough Council and Ubico have launched a new safety campaign to promote safe driving, especially during winter when adverse weather and dark mornings reduce visibility. Drivers are urged to be cautious and patient around waste and recycling crews due to reports of dangerous behavior like overtaking, stopping too close, and mounting pavements.

Cllr Sarah Hands, Lead Member for Environmental Services, emphasized the need for cooperation from all road users to ensure safety for Ubico crews, who wear high-visibility clothing. Rob Heath, Ubico Operations Director, encouraged reporting dangerous driving incidents, and Robert Vestey from Gloucestershire Police highlighted the effectiveness of dashcam footage in addressing such offenses. Drivers can submit dashcam evidence through the Op Snap portal to aid in taking appropriate action.

To report non-collision incidents, visit the Operation Snap link at www.operationsnap.gloucestershire.pol.