Bad Driving in Greater Manchester — WB06 YNW

Additional incident context

This entry records a bad driving report in Greater Manchester, dated August 1, 2025. Incident pages like this are kept as factual records so local drivers can spot repeat patterns over time and build a clearer picture of risk in specific places. In this case, the report references vehicle WB06 YNW (Ford Transit) and describes behaviour that may affect nearby road users if repeated under similar traffic conditions.

The original submission notes: “Driver of White Van MX51 GKF from Manchester Old Road leading to Rochdale Road, blatant red light jumper - and I don t mean amber or just-gone-red - the opposing set of lights had changed to amber before he went through red.” Keeping this first-hand wording matters because it preserves how the event was experienced at the time of reporting. As more reports are logged from the same area, small details such as overtaking style, lane movement, junction pressure, or recurring time windows can reveal whether this is an isolated event or part of a broader local trend.

There have been 12 incidents reported in Manchester overall View the full area safety report for more details This added context helps readers compare single incidents against wider local reporting patterns, making the page more useful for awareness, prevention, and evidence-led discussion.