New figures from Transport Scotland show that road deaths increased by 16% between 2013 and 2014 (an increase from 172 to 200). The number of cyclist fatalities was down by five (a decrease from 13 to eight).
Derek Mackay MSP (Transport Minister) has issued a statement, which says:
"The increase in fatalities and the number of people seriously injured in road accidents in 2014 is disappointing. However it also demonstrates the need for every one of us to take responsibility when using the road network...significant investment is improving safety for cyclists."
200 people being killed on the roads is "disappointing" !?