HC Deb 06 May 1964 vol 694 cc158-9W
Mr. Pounder

asked the Minister of Transport (1) what was the number of fatal road accidents involving scooter or motor cyclists in 1961, 1962, and 1963, respectively; and what percentage of the riders involved was not wearing protective crash helmets;

(2) what was the number of fatal road accidents involving motor cycle or scooter pillion passengers in 1961, 1962, and 1963, respectively; and what percentage of the riders involved was not wearing protective helmets.

Mr. Marples

The following table summarises the available information, which relates to Great Britain:

1961 1962 1963
Number of vehicles involved in fatal accidents:
Motor scooters 332 323 308
Motor cycles 1,336 1,113 1,089
Number of riders and passengers killed:
Motor scooter riders 209 229 212
Motor scooter passengers 38 29 39
Motor cycle riders 975 795 794
Motor cycle passengers 195 151 143

In 1958, 57 per cent. of all riders and passengers killed (including those on mopeds and in sidecars) were not wearing safety helmets. Figures are not available for more recent years, but there is evidence that the wearing of safety helmets has increased.

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