The following table shows the number of young people, aged 10-17 and 18-20, who were given a custodial sentence, and the total number sentenced, in each of the last five years for motoring offences.
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 10-17 Total sentenced 1,277 1,370 1,184 905 750 Immediate custody 707 800 656 489 360 18-20 Total sentenced 3,920 4,015 3,313 2,734 2,164 Immediate custody 3,042 3,089 2,448 1,996 1,467 All youngpeople Total sentenced 5,197 5,385 4,497 3,639 2,914 Immediate custody 3,749 3,889 3,104 2,485 1,827