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Road Traffic Offences: Reoffenders

Asked by Sarah CoombesLabourMinistry of JusticeTabled Answered 15 September 2025UIN 76399

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how may and what proportion of people awaiting trial for a motoring offence in court commit further driving offences.

Answered by Sarah Sackman

The Ministry of Justice does not hold information on the number or proportion of those awaiting trial for a motoring offence who go onto commit a further offence whilst waiting.

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