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Traffic Offence Report - Caravan Drivers
2016-2021
Initial Request
Can I please request data showing the number of caravan drivers who have been given a traffic offence report for driving in the third lane of any motorways in your area.
Please can you provide this information for the last five years.
If it is not possible to distinguish whether or not the vehicle was a caravan, can I please have data showing the number of vehicles drawing a trailer who have been given a traffic offence report for the same reason.
Clarification Sent to Applicant
Do you actually require those offences dealt with via a Conditional Offer ("Points and a Fine" also known as a "Fixed Penalty Notice") or all offences, regardless of disposal type.
Clarification Received from Applicant
Can I please have all offences, regardless of disposal type.
Full Disclosure
02 June 2021
16 June 2021
N/A
Having completed enquiries within Essex Police in respect of Section 1(1)(a), Essex Police does not hold information relating to the number of caravan drivers who have been given a traffic offence report for driving in the third lane of any motorways in your area however Essex Police does hold information regarding the number of vehicles drawing a trailer, Essex Police can confirm in respect of Section 1(1)(b) the following data:
Caveat: The data is correct as at 02/06/2021
Drive/stop/cause to remain at rest a motor vehicle drawing a trailer in offside lane of a motorway
Year | Offence count |
---|---|
2016 | 11 |
2017 | 9 |
2018 | 3 |
2019 | 3 |
2020 | 0 |
to 22/03/2021 | 0 |
Grand Total | 26 |