FOI 0021-2025/26 Fatal RTCs

Request
Q1. How many cases were investigated by North Yorkshire Roads Policing where there was evidence of the driver being under the influence of drink and/or drugs in a fatal road traffic collision which couldn't be charged with more than Section 5 Road Traffic Act 1988 because of the lack of evidence of careless driving.

Section 3A Road Traffic Act 1988 

Q2. How many cases were investigated by North Yorkshire Roads Policing where the driver was driving without a licence and/or insurance in a fatal road traffic collision which couldn't be charged for with more than the summary offences of no licence/insurance because of the lack of evidence of careless driving.

Section 3ZB Road Traffic Act 1988 

The date range for 1. and 2. is requested for calendar years from:

2017 to the end of 2024

Extent and Result of Searches to Locate Information
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I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by North Yorkshire Police.  

Decision
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Q1. 2.

Q2. 2.

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