Table 1 provides the number of convictions for those motoring offences causing death, while table 2 includes convictions for careless driving and other similar offences.
Data cover the calendar years 2003 and 2004, the latter being the most up-to-date available at present.
It should be noted that data are collated on the principal offence rule, thus only the most serious offence with which an offender is charged is included.
Number of convictions Offence 2003 2004 Causing death by dangerous driving 21 9 Causing death by driving carelessly when unfit 0 1 Causing death by driving carelessly with excess alcohol 1 0 Causing death by inconsiderate driving with excess alcohol 2 1 Total 24 11 1 Data for 2004 are provisional.
Number of convictions Offence 2003 2004 Careless driving 2 0 Driving without due care and attention 1,690 1,695 Grievous bodily injury by driving carelessly when unfit 1 2 Grievous bodily injury by driving carelessly with excess alcohol 2 1 Driving without reasonable consideration for others 25 40 Total 1,720 1,738 1 Data for 2004 are provisional. 2 Figures do not included careless driving offences which resulted in a fatality. 3 Figures do not included reckless driving, furious driving or dangerous driving.