§ Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many motor cyclists and pillion passengers, respectively, were killed in accidents in the Province in 1980; and what were the main causes of the accidents.
§ Mr. AlisonA total of 17 motor vehicle drivers and seven pillion passengers were killed in road accidents in Northern Ireland in 1980. The main cause of the accidents was excessive speed having regard to the road conditions.
§ Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many motor vehicle drivers and passengers, respectively, were killed in road accidents in the Province in 1980; and what were the main causes of the accidents.
§ Mr. AlisonA total of 54 motor vehicle drivers and 42 passengers were killed in road accidents in 1980. The main cause of the accidents was the influence of alcohol.
§ Mr. Peter Robinsonasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many adult and child pedestrians were killed or injured in road accidents in the Province in 1980; and what were the main causes of these accidents.
§ Mr. AlisonA total of 75 adult pedestrians and 19 child pedestrians were killed in road accidents in 1980. Statistics for injuries to pedestrians are available only for the period up to 31 October 1980 and show that 622 adults and 558 children were injured in road accidents. The main causes of the accidents were, in the case of children, stepping on to the roadway from behind parked vehicles or other obstructions, and in the case of fatally injured adults, the influence of alcohol. No primary cause in the case of nonfatal injuries to adults can be identified.