HC Deb 09 July 1964 vol 698 cc590-1
5. Mr. E. Johnson

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many drivers of motor-cars, motor-cycles, motor coaches and goods vehicles, respectively, were prosecuted, and how many convicted, for exceeding the speed limit or crossing a road junction against the traffic lights, respectively, in the Metropolitan Police District in the years 1961, 1962, 1963 and to the latest convenient date in 1964.

Mr. Woodhouse

I will, with permission, circulate the information for the years 1961, 1962 and 1963 in the OFFICIAL REPORT. Information for 1964 is not yet available.

Mr. Johnson

Irrespective of the number of prosecutions and convictions, is my hon. Friend aware that the practice of crossing a road intersection against a red light appears to be increasing? Will he give instructions to the police to keep a perticular look out for any drivers

EXCEEDING SPEED LIMITS
Type of vehicle Number of prosecutions Number of convictions
1961 1962 1963 1961 1962 1963
Private cars 12,212 16,952 19,221 12,056 16,753 18,966
Motor cycles 8,390 9,130 8,660 8,121 8,967 8,525
Public service vehicles 97 47 54 97 46 54
Goods vehicles 5,223 6,497 4,670 5,164 6,429 4,605
TOTALS 25,922 32,626 32,605 25,438 32,195 32,150