Being caught speeding can be stressful, especially if you are unsure what the paperwork means or what you need to do next. Whether you have received a Notice of Intended Prosecution, a fixed penalty notice or a Single Justice Procedure Notice, it is important to...
If you are caught driving without valid insurance, the usual starting point is a £300 fixed penalty and 6 penalty points, while cases dealt with in court can lead to 6 to 8 points, disqualification in some cases and an unlimited fine. A genuine mistake, such as an...
Causing serious injury by careless driving is a relatively new and very serious criminal offence, and many drivers are taken by surprise by just how severe the consequences can be. What feels like a split‑second mistake at the wheel can lead to a criminal...
From 2026, courts in England and Wales must start from a very different position when deciding whether to send someone straight to prison for a short term. What Has Changed? Parliament has created a new starting point for short custodial sentences. Where a court...
Facing an allegation of careless driving can be daunting — especially when a cyclist is involved, and your licence, livelihood, and reputation are at stake. At Pragma Law, we specialise exclusively in criminal road traffic defence, providing clear advice and robust...
Electric Scooters are classed as motor vehicles for the purposes of the Road Traffic Act 1988. This means that you require insurance to ride them on the road or in a public place.
Pragma Law helped a driver already convicted of failing to provide a specimen for analysis successfully challenge the conviction. Our client had previously received a 12-month driving disqualification following his conviction. He attended court without a solicitor and...
Many drivers are penalised for using their mobile phones even when their vehicles are stopped, such as at traffic lights or in traffic jams. This leads many to question whether they can avoid the usual penalty of six points on their driving licence for phone use while...
A driver charged with using a vehicle without insurance sought our expert assistance. He would receive at least 6 points and a fine if convicted of the offence. Due to the number of points already on his licence, he would face a minimum 6-month disqualification as a...