HC Deb 10 February 1995 vol 254 cc432-3W
Mr. Morgan

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many accidents occurred between cyclists and pedestrians in Wales; and how many prosecutions took place for cycling on the footway, in each of the last five years.

Mr. Redwood

The number of accidents between cyclists and pedestrians and the number of prosecutions for cycling on the footway in Wales are given in the following table:

1Number of accidents between cyclists and pedestrians Number of persons prosecuted for riding on a footpath
1989 14 26
1990 10 28
1991 6 8
1992 5 3
1993 8 4

Note:

1An offence under Highway Act 1835 Section 72 and Byelaws.

Source:

Home Office.