Avoiding a Totting Up Ban – How It Works
If you have reached 12 points on your driving licence, the court will normally disqualify you for at least six months. For many drivers, that means losing their job or affecting other people who rely on them. The key question is whether anything can be done to avoid a...
Caught Speeding: What to Do After a Notice, Fixed Penalty or Court Letter
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...
Driving Without Insurance Penalty: Can a Genuine Mistake Still Get You Points?
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: What You Need to Know in 2026
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...
New 2026 Rules on Suspending Short Prison Sentences
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...
Successful Cyclist Collision Defence
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...
The UK Rules on Electric Scooters
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.
Are All Drink Driving Solicitors the Same?
The answer is 'no'. There are differences in approach and price. When choosing the best drink-driving solicitor for your court case, you should consider several factors. Success Rates There are many firms that promote their successful results on their websites, but...
Conviction for Failing to Provide a Specimen for Analysis Overturned
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...
Using a Mobile Phone While Stationary in Traffic
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...