Spike in dashcam footage of poor driving from impatient drivers (video)

There has been an increase in risky behaviours from impatient drivers captured on Nextbase devices, with dozens of videos submitted to the company in the first three months of 2025 alone.

The footage, collected from drivers across the UK, shows a pattern of increasingly reckless behaviour on Britain's roads.

Examples include vehicles running red lights at speed, motorists making dangerous overtaking manoeuvres on blind bends, drivers undertaking in heavy traffic, and in one case a vehicle mounting the footpath to bypass traffic in Bristol.

The footage below only includes a sample of incidents submitted directly to Nextbase, rather than to police through Nextbase’s National Dash Cam Safety Portal.  

A far higher number of dangerous driving dashcam clips go to police directly through Nextbase’s National Dash Cam Safety portal, which received 49,304 uploads last year. 

Source: Nextbase

Bryn Brooker, head of road safety at Nextbase, said: “What we’re seeing is genuinely alarming. 

“Drivers across the UK are increasingly treating the Highway Code as an inconvenience rather than a vital set of rules designed to keep everyone safe. 

“The footage we've received shows people making split-second decisions that could have catastrophic consequences, all to save what often amounts to just seconds on their journey.”

He added: “We’re particularly concerned about the number of videos showing motorists running red lights, overtaking on blind bends, and even driving on pavements. 

“These aren’t just minor infractions – they’re potentially life-threatening behaviours that show a complete disregard for other road users.”

Living in an era of instant gratification, where next-day deliveries and smartphones have conditioned people to expect immediate results, Brooker believes this mindset is spilling over onto our roads.

However, he said: “The physics of driving haven't changed – impatience behind the wheel kills.

“A dashcam is an excellent deterrent and provides crucial evidence in the event of an incident.

“But unfortunately, we can’t solve this with technology alone - we also need a cultural shift towards patient, considerate driving that respects the rules of the road and the safety of all road users.”

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