In an innovative effort to address reckless driving, Lincolnshire is set to equip 100 HGVs and coaches with dashcams as part of Operation Journey, a £45,000 initiative aimed at enhancing road safety. Captured footage of driving violations will be submitted to Lincolnshire Police's website, potentially leading to enforcement actions by the police.

The primary goal of this initiative is to reduce the incidents of fatalities and serious injuries on Lincolnshire's roads, with a focus on high-risk travel routes. The project is funded by the government, facilitated through Lincolnshire Police and Crime Commissioner Marc Jones, and includes additional resources for the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership to analyse the submitted video evidence.

Lincolnshire Police's previous strategies have included the use of unmarked HGVs to detect and deter unsafe driving behaviours. Commissioner Marc Jones emphasises that the intention behind Operation Journey is to promote safer driving practices and prevent accidents, rather than simply issuing fines. Depending on its effectiveness, there's potential for expanding the program to include other motorists and even the general public.