§ Lord Finsbergasked Her Majesty's Government:
How many pedal cyclists have been prosecuted in the years 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993 for each of the offences of riding without lights; going through red traffic lights; riding on the pavement; and riding the wrong way down one-way streets.
§ Baroness BlatchInformation for 1990 to 1993 is given in the table below.
Number of defendants prosecuted for offences connected with pedal cycles, 1990 to 1993 England and Wales Offence description 1990 1991 1992 1993 Riding to common danger 7 7 5 11 Being towed 2 3 3 6 Neglect of traffic direction 182 150 138 204 More than one person carried 58 35 34 18 Riding on footpath 483 333 313 291 In relation to pedestrian crossings 11 9 11 4 Failing to obey signal 53 48 29 19
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Number of juveniles aged 10 to under 18 cautioned and convicted of all offences by type of offence and police force area 1990 to 1993 Year/type of offence Disposal Dorset Leicestershire Thames Valley1 England and Wales 1990 Indictable Caution 734 1,778 3,112 96,620 Conviction 445 673 1,332 46,117 Total Known offenders 1,179 2,451 4,444 142,737 Summary non-motoring Caution 140 523 941 30,515 Conviction 212 387 583 21,696 Total Known offenders 352 910 1,524 52,211 Summary motoring2 Conviction 316 308 589 16,564 Total Known offenders 316 308 589 16,564 All offences Caution 874 2,301 4,053 127,135 Conviction 973 1,368 2,504 84,377 Total Known offenders 1,847 3,669 6,557 211,512
Number of defendants prosecuted for offences connected with pedal cycles, 1990 to 1993 England and Wales Offence description 1990 1991 1992 1993 Failing to comply with brake regulations 96 69 42 20 Reckless and dangerous driving by a pedal cyclist 26 17 30 45 Careless driving by a pedal cyclist 67 89 77 89 Driving under the influence of drink and drug by a pedal cyclist 211 191 108 105 Taking part in unauthorised cycle race 1 3 1 — Promoting unauthorised cycle race 1 1 — — Road Traffic Regulations Act 1984 Sec 17(4) 42 18 31 15 Highways Act 1980 Sec 137(10) 8 5 4 1 Take or ride a pedal cycle without consent 312 288 270 185 Lighting and reflector offences 1,578 950 547 349 Other offences relating to pedal cycles 17 12 16 8 All offences 3,155 2,228 1,659 1,570 Note:
The offence of 'failing to comply with traffic light signals (including going through red lights)' may be recorded under 'Neglect of traffic directions', 'Failing to obey signal' or 'Other Offences'.
The offence of riding the wrong way down a one way street may be recorded under 'Neglect of traffic directions' or 'Other Offences'.