§ Mr. McQuadeasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many drivers were convicted of dangerous driving and how many were convicted of careless driving in each of the past five years.
§ Mr. AlisonThe information requested is as follows:
Year Number convicted of dangerous driving/reckless driving Number convicted of careless driving 1975 524 5,012 1976 590 5,222 1977 681 5,287 1978 758 6,089 1979 704 5,729 The term "dangerous driving" was replaced by that of "reckless driving" in August 1978. The substance of the offence is basically unchanged.