Not Paying Attention in North Yorkshire — YO07 PKL

Additional incident context

This entry records a not paying attention report in North Yorkshire, dated August 17, 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 YO07 PKL (Vauxhall Corsa) and describes behaviour that may affect nearby road users if repeated under similar traffic conditions.

The original submission notes: “Between J34-J35, eastbound: Why is that Corsa dithering in lane 2 when lane 1 is clear? Why doesn t she pull over? Hasn t she noticed all that traffic approaching from behind? Ah, now I see why. She s on the mobile! Sobering thought: this wasn t far from Great Heck, where a motorist infamously ran off the road for lack of concentration. --- Context --- Type: Not Paying Attention Location: North Yorkshire Vehicle: Vauxhall Corsa Registration: YO07 PKL Date reported: 2025-08-16 --- Safety takeaway --- Stay defensive, leave space, and avoid escalating risky behaviour.” 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 8 incidents reported in York 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.