No valid test certificate offences 1066/2023
FOI Reference: 1066/2023
Request:
I would like to make a Freedom of Information request please.
- How many drivers were sent a Traffic Offence Report for committing offence RT88096 (Use a motor vehicle on a road without a valid test certificate) in 2019, 2022, and between 1 January to 30 September 2023?
- How many drivers were sent a Fixed Penalty Notice for committing offence CU10 (Using a vehicle with defective brakes) in 2019, 2022, and between 1 January to 30 September 2023?
- How many drivers were sent a Fixed Penalty Notice for committing offence CU30 (Using a vehicle with defective tyre(s)) in 2019, 2022, and between 1 January to 30 September 2023?
If possible, please can you also answer the following questions:
- How many drivers were sent a Fixed Penalty Notice for committing offence CU20 (Causing or likely to cause danger by reason of use of unsuitable vehicle or using a vehicle with parts or accessories (excluding brakes, steering or tyres) in a dangerous condition) in 2019, 2022, and between 1 January to 30 September 2023?
- How many drivers were sent a Fixed Penalty Notice for committing offence CU40 (Using a vehicle with defective steering) in 2019, 2022, and between 1 January to 30 September 2023?
Clarification:
In respect of the above request the term fixed penalty notice was clarified to the number of individuals stopped by an officer and issued with a Conditional Offer.
Response:
I can confirm that Dyfed-Powys Police does hold the information requested, the details of which are as follows:
Please note: Questions 1 to 5 relate to instances in which an individual was stopped by a police officer.
| Q number/ Offence |
2019 |
2022 |
01/01/23 - 30/09/23 |
|
Q1 - Traffic offence reports issued for use a motor vehicle on a road without a valid test certificate |
341 |
243 |
64 |
|
Q2 - Conditional offers issued for using a vehicle with defective brakes |
3 |
8 |
2 |
|
Q3 - Conditional offers issued for using a vehicle with defective tyre(s)) |
6 |
9 |
1 |
|
Q4 - Conditional offers issued for causing or likely to cause danger by reason of use of unsuitable vehicle or using a vehicle with parts or accessories (excluding brakes, steering or tyres) in a dangerous condition |
2 |
5 |
1 |
|
Q5 - Conditional offers issued for using a vehicle with defective steering |
0 |
0 |
0 |
It should be noted that owing to the systems adopted by Dyfed-Powys Police in relation to the recording of such matters the information provided may or may not be accurate. However, the systems used for recording these figures are not generic, nor are the procedures used locally in capturing the data. It should be noted that for these reasons this Force’s response to your questions should not be used for comparison purposes with any other response you may receive.
(This is a response under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 and disclosed on 15/01/24)