Disqualification durations for death by dangerous driving convictions: FOI release

Information requested

The lengths of driving disqualifications imposed on individuals convicted in Scotland of causing death by dangerous driving – contrary to Section 1 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 for the periods 2017-18 and 2018-2019.

Response

The answer to your question is provided in the following table.
People convicted of causing death by dangerous driving1, by length of driving disqualification applied, 2017-18 to 2018-19 

Financial year	Total convicted	No disqualification	2 years and less	Over 2 years to 4 years	Over 4 years to 10 years	Over 10 years	Till Pass Test
2017-18	12	1	-	1	5	1	4
2018-19	9	-	-	-	7	-	2

1. Where main charge.
Source: Scottish Government Criminal Proceedings database

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