HC Deb 06 February 1964 vol 688 c217W
Sir Richard Glyn

asked the Minister of Transport what proportion of road users, other than drivers of cars or riders of motor cycles, who have been involved in road accidents in the 12 months to the last convenient date are estimated to have consumed too much alcohol before being so involved.

Mr. Marples

The figures below show for the twelve months ended 31st October, 1963, the proportion of riders and drivers (other than motorists or motor cyclists) involved in fatal or serious accidents who were charged with a Drink Offence under the Road Traffic Acts, or would have been so charged had they not been killed or seriously injured. My hon. Friend will be aware from the answers he has received to previous Questions that these figures understate the proportion of cases in which drink was a contributory factor.

Per cent. of total number of class of road user involved in fatal or serious accidents
Driver or rider of:
Pedal cycle 0.14
Moped 0.12
Motor scooter 0.10
Public service vehicle 0.10
Goods vehicle 0.36
Other vehicle 0.22