The number of prosecutions has fallen by nearly half over three years . In Greater Manchester , fall has been even more sharp , and is down by 80 % . Official figures also showed worrying falls in the number of court cases brought against other driving offences , including drink driving . That is despite evidence deaths occuring as a result are on the rise .
The number of prosecutions has fallen by some 16,000 over three years . In Greater Manchester , fall has been even more sharp , and is down by 80 % . Official figures also showed worrying falls in the number of court cases brought against other driving offences , including drink driving . That is despite evidence deaths occuring as a result are on the rise .