HC Deb 12 February 1970 vol 795 c373W
8. Mr. Marks

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many convictions there were in 1968 and 1969 for using a motor vehicle on the road without insurance; and what were the average penalties imposed.

MAGISTRATES' COURTS IN ENGLAND AND WALES
Using a motor vehicle uninsured against third party risks
Year Number of Convictions Absolute Discharge Conditional Discharge Imprisonment (immediate) Suspended Sentence Fine Otherwise Disposed of Disqualified Endorsed
1968 12 months … 102,439 1,910 2,437 2,424 1,830 86,204 7,634 21,275 72,584
1968 Jan.-Sept. … 75,623 1,392 1,789 1,802 1,356 63,629 5,655 16,039 53,198
1969 Jan.-Sept. … 75,610 1,299 1,520 1,572 1,072 64,056 6,091 12,654 56,413