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Freedom of Information (FOI) Act request ref: 01/FOI/24/007212/G
Version Date: 19/11/2024
The Performance and Analysis Department have provided the following information.
Data Source:
Fixed penalty data from PentiP system.
Crimes recorded on crime information system - NICHE
Force custody recording system - NSPIS/UNIFI Custody
Data Processing:
Fixed Penalty Notices
Using saved file "COMBINED Notices January 2015 to October 2024", filtered on:
Offence Date 01/11/2023 - 24/10/2024
CCCJS Offence Code RV86019 (Use a handheld mobile phone / device while driving a motor vehicle on a road - endorsable offence).
Charges
Qliksense Crimes & Outcomes Report, filtered on:
Offence Description: 804/3 Use A Handheld Mobile Phone / Device While Driving A Motor Vehicle On A Road - Endorsable Offence;
Crimed Date 01/11/2023 - 24/10/2024
Status excluding "No Crime".
Arrests
Qliksense Detainee Management Report
Arrest Date 01/11/2023 - 24/10/2024
Offence: USE A HANDHELD MOBILE PHONE / DEVICE WHILE DRIVING A MOTOR VEHICLE ON A ROAD - ENDORSABLE OFFENCE
How many arrests and charges are made daily/monthly/annually for mobile phone use whilst driving?
in a one year period please.
There are no arrests or charges recorded for Offence Description: 804/3 Use A Handheld Mobile Phone / Device While Driving A Motor Vehicle On A Road - Endorsable Offence By Devon and Cornwall police between 01/11/2023 - 24/10/2024.
The number of fixed penalty notices issued by Devon and Cornwall police for RV86019 (Use a handheld mobile phone / device while driving a motor vehicle on a road, between 01/11/2023 - 24/10/2024* by offence date (Year/Month) and Disposal type |
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Offence date (Year/Month) |
Fixed Penalty Notice |
Prosecution |
Total |
2023-11 |
62 |
5 |
67 |
2023-12 |
36 |
3 |
39 |
2024-01 |
34 |
5 |
39 |
2024-02 |
50 |
7 |
57 |
2024-03 |
50 |
7 |
57 |
2024-04 |
39 |
4 |
43 |
2024-05 |
63 |
6 |
69 |
2024-06 |
40 |
5 |
45 |
2024-07 |
43 |
9 |
52 |
2024-08 |
38 |
2 |
40 |
2024-09 |
41 |
8 |
49 |
2024-10* |
35 |
3 |
38 |
Total |
531 |
64 |
595 |