Defendant
Lawrence ARMSTRONG
Date of birth 1957-01-10
Address 139 Bridge Road, Wrexham, Wales, LL13 9QE
Postcode LL13 9QE
Case summary
Reference 04ZL3072725
Platform common_platform
Source
Magistrates
Court Preston Magistrates' Court
First listed 2025-08-11
Latest listing 2025-09-17
Force matching
Prosecuting force Lancashire Police
Defendant area North Wales Police
Out of area — forces differ
URN track URN with letter FF 'ZL' - station code, force not derivable without disclosed mapping (0.10)
Text track court 'Preston Magistrates' Court' is in the Lancashire Police area (0.45)
Postcode track postcode LL13 9QE -> North Wales Police (0.95)
Offence
Between 09/08/2025 and 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire drove a mechanically propelled vehicle, namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO dangerously on roads, namely M55, GARSTANG ROAD, BLACKPOOL ROAD, and NEW HALL LANE Contrary to section 2 of the RoadTraffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988. (Hearing 3) MAX PENALTY: EW:6M &/or Ultd FineOblig disq LE LE 3-11pp P
Timeline (6 events)
2025-09-17
Sentence
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Preston Magistrates' Court
Between 09/08/2025 and 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire drove a mechanically propelled vehicle, namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO dangerously on roads, namely M55, GARSTANG ROAD, BLACKPOOL ROAD, and NEW HALL LANE Contrary to section 2 of the RoadTraffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988. (Hearing 3) MAX PENALTY: EW:6M &/or Ultd FineOblig disq LE LE 3-11pp Plea: INDICATED_GUILTY Date: 11/08/2025 Convicted on: 11/08/2025 Adjourned from: 29/08/20
Between 09/08/2025 and 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire used a motor vehicle, namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO VA11 BXJ, on a road, or other public place, namely New Hall Lane, when there was not in force in relation to that use such a policy of insurance Contrary to section 143 of, the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to, the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988. (Hearing 3) MAX PENALTY: S:Ultd Fine LE 6-8pp Plea: GUILTY Date: 11/08/2025 Convicted on: 11/08/2025 Adjourned f
On 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire drove a motor vehicle namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO VA11 BXJ on a road namely New Hall Lane while disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence Contrary to section 103(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988. (Hearing 3) MAX PENALTY: S:6M &/or Ultd Fine LE 6pp Plea: GUILTY Date: 11/08/2025 Convicted on: 11/08/2025 Adjourned from: 29/08/2025, For a pre-sentence report to be pre
On 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire when suspected of having driven a vehicle and having been required to provide a specimen or specimens of breath for analysis by means of a device of a type approved by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 7 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 in the course of an investigation into whether you had committed an offence under section 3A, 4, 5 or 5A thereof, failed without reasonable excuse to do so Contrary to section 7(6) of the Road Traffic Act
2025-09-17
Sentence
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Preston Magistrates' Court
Fail to provide specimen for analysis - vehicle driver, Contrary to section 7(6) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.. On 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire when suspected of having driven a vehicle and having been required to provide a specimen or specimens of breath for analysis by means of a device of a type approved by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 7 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 in the course of an investigation i
Plea: GUILTY
Obligatory disqualification - Disqualification period: 3 Years 4 Months, Extension period section 35A (immediate custodial sentence): 4 months. Guilty plea taken into accountImprisonment - Imprisonment Period: 4 Months, Concurrent: true, Imprisonment reasons: the offence(s) are so serious that only a custodial sentence can be justified, Reason for custody: Serious incident dangerous driving on motorway, in drink, previous convictions for similar, in breach of court orders and no prospect of reha
Drive whilst disqualified, Contrary to section 103(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.. On 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire drove a motor vehicle namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO VA11 BXJ on a road namely New Hall Lane while disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence
Plea: GUILTY
Guilty plea taken into accountImprisonment - Imprisonment Period: 4 Months, Concurrent: true, Imprisonment reasons: the offence(s) are so serious that only a custodial sentence can be justified, Reason for custody: Serious incident dangerous driving on motorway, in drink, previous convictions for similar, in breach of court orders and no prospect of rehabilitation., This offence is aggravated by the foreign power condition being met in relation to it as defined by section 31 of the National Secu
Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance, Contrary to section 143 of, the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to, the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.. Between 09/08/2025 and 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire used a motor vehicle, namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO VA11 BXJ, on a road, or other public place, namely New Hall Lane, when there was not in force in relation to that use such a policy of insurance
Plea: GUILTY
Guilty plea taken into accountDriving record endorsed (no points)No separate penalty
Drive a motor vehicle dangerously, Contrary to section 2 of the RoadTraffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.. Between 09/08/2025 and 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire drove a mechanically propelled vehicle, namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO dangerously on roads, namely M55, GARSTANG ROAD, BLACKPOOL ROAD, and NEW HALL LANE
Plea: INDICATED_GUILTY
Obligatory disqualification - Disqualification period: 3 Years 4 Months, Extension period section 35A (immediate custodial sentence): 4 months. Guilty plea taken into accountImprisonment - Total custodial period: 8 Months, Imprisonment Period: 8 Months, Imprisonment reasons: the offence(s) are so serious that only a custodial sentence can be justified, Reason for custody: Serious incident dangerous driving on motorway, in drink, previous convictions for similar, in breach of court orders and no
No order for costs - Reason for no costs: immediate custodial sentence.
2025-08-11
First hearing
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Preston Magistrates' Court
Between 09/08/2025 and 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire drove a mechanically propelled vehicle, namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO dangerously on roads, namely M55, GARSTANG ROAD, BLACKPOOL ROAD, and NEW HALL LANE Contrary to section 2 of the RoadTraffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988. (Hearing 1) MAX PENALTY: EW:6M &/or Ultd FineOblig disq LE LE 3-11pp
Between 09/08/2025 and 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire used a motor vehicle, namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO VA11 BXJ, on a road, or other public place, namely New Hall Lane, when there was not in force in relation to that use such a policy of insurance Contrary to section 143 of, the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to, the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988. (Hearing 1) MAX PENALTY: S:Ultd Fine LE 6-8pp
On 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire drove a motor vehicle namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO VA11 BXJ on a road namely New Hall Lane while disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence Contrary to section 103(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988. (Hearing 1) MAX PENALTY: S:6M &/or Ultd Fine LE 6pp
On 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire when suspected of having driven a vehicle and having been required to provide a specimen or specimens of breath for analysis by means of a device of a type approved by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 7 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 in the course of an investigation into whether you had committed an offence under section 3A, 4, 5 or 5A thereof, failed without reasonable excuse to do so Contrary to section 7(6) of the Road Traffic Act
2025-08-11
First hearing
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Preston Magistrates' Court
Drive whilst disqualified, Contrary to section 103(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.. On 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire drove a motor vehicle namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO VA11 BXJ on a road namely New Hall Lane while disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence
Plea: GUILTY
Remanded in custody - Next hearing in magistrates' court: Date of hearing:29/08/2025 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:Blackburn Magistrates' Court Courthouse address line 1:Court House Courthouse address line 2:Northgate Courthouse address line 3:Blackburn Courthouse address line 4:Lancs. Courthouse post code:BB2 1AF Courtroom:Courtroom 04 Hearing type:Sentence Estimated duration:30 MINUTES Booking reference:b9ea94c7-14a4-4c3f-9f06-07dbd6a2de64, Remand basis: Remand after convi
Drive a motor vehicle dangerously, Contrary to section 2 of the RoadTraffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.. Between 09/08/2025 and 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire drove a mechanically propelled vehicle, namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO dangerously on roads, namely M55, GARSTANG ROAD, BLACKPOOL ROAD, and NEW HALL LANE
Plea: INDICATED_GUILTY
Remanded in custody - Next hearing in magistrates' court: Date of hearing:29/08/2025 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:Blackburn Magistrates' Court Courthouse address line 1:Court House Courthouse address line 2:Northgate Courthouse address line 3:Blackburn Courthouse address line 4:Lancs. Courthouse post code:BB2 1AF Courtroom:Courtroom 04 Hearing type:Sentence Estimated duration:30 MINUTES Booking reference:b9ea94c7-14a4-4c3f-9f06-07dbd6a2de64, Remand basis: Remand after convi
Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance, Contrary to section 143 of, the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to, the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.. Between 09/08/2025 and 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire used a motor vehicle, namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO VA11 BXJ, on a road, or other public place, namely New Hall Lane, when there was not in force in relation to that use such a policy of insurance
Plea: GUILTY
Remanded in custody - Next hearing in magistrates' court: Date of hearing:29/08/2025 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:Blackburn Magistrates' Court Courthouse address line 1:Court House Courthouse address line 2:Northgate Courthouse address line 3:Blackburn Courthouse address line 4:Lancs. Courthouse post code:BB2 1AF Courtroom:Courtroom 04 Hearing type:Sentence Estimated duration:30 MINUTES Booking reference:b9ea94c7-14a4-4c3f-9f06-07dbd6a2de64, Remand basis: Remand after convi
Fail to provide specimen for analysis - vehicle driver, Contrary to section 7(6) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.. On 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire when suspected of having driven a vehicle and having been required to provide a specimen or specimens of breath for analysis by means of a device of a type approved by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 7 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 in the course of an investigation i
Plea: GUILTY
Remanded in custody - Next hearing in magistrates' court: Date of hearing:29/08/2025 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:Blackburn Magistrates' Court Courthouse address line 1:Court House Courthouse address line 2:Northgate Courthouse address line 3:Blackburn Courthouse address line 4:Lancs. Courthouse post code:BB2 1AF Courtroom:Courtroom 04 Hearing type:Sentence Estimated duration:30 MINUTES Booking reference:b9ea94c7-14a4-4c3f-9f06-07dbd6a2de64, Remand basis: Remand after convi
2025-08-29
Sentence
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Blackburn Magistrates' Court
Between 09/08/2025 and 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire drove a mechanically propelled vehicle, namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO dangerously on roads, namely M55, GARSTANG ROAD, BLACKPOOL ROAD, and NEW HALL LANE Contrary to section 2 of the RoadTraffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988. (Hearing 2) MAX PENALTY: EW:6M &/or Ultd FineOblig disq LE LE 3-11pp Plea: INDICATED_GUILTY Date: 11/08/2025 Convicted on: 11/08/2025 Adjourned from: 11/08/20
Between 09/08/2025 and 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire used a motor vehicle, namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO VA11 BXJ, on a road, or other public place, namely New Hall Lane, when there was not in force in relation to that use such a policy of insurance Contrary to section 143 of, the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to, the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988. (Hearing 2) MAX PENALTY: S:Ultd Fine LE 6-8pp Plea: GUILTY Date: 11/08/2025 Convicted on: 11/08/2025 Adjourned f
On 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire drove a motor vehicle namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO VA11 BXJ on a road namely New Hall Lane while disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence Contrary to section 103(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988. (Hearing 2) MAX PENALTY: S:6M &/or Ultd Fine LE 6pp Plea: GUILTY Date: 11/08/2025 Convicted on: 11/08/2025 Adjourned from: 11/08/2025, For a live link hearing
On 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire when suspected of having driven a vehicle and having been required to provide a specimen or specimens of breath for analysis by means of a device of a type approved by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 7 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 in the course of an investigation into whether you had committed an offence under section 3A, 4, 5 or 5A thereof, failed without reasonable excuse to do so Contrary to section 7(6) of the Road Traffic Act
2025-08-29
Sentence
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Blackburn Magistrates' Court
Drive a motor vehicle dangerously, Contrary to section 2 of the RoadTraffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.. Between 09/08/2025 and 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire drove a mechanically propelled vehicle, namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO dangerously on roads, namely M55, GARSTANG ROAD, BLACKPOOL ROAD, and NEW HALL LANE
Plea: INDICATED_GUILTY
Remanded in custody - Next hearing in magistrates' court: Date of hearing:17/09/2025 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:Preston Magistrates' Court Courthouse address line 1:Lawson Street Courthouse address line 2:Preston Courthouse address line 3:Lancs. Courthouse post code:PR1 2QT Courtroom:Courtroom 01 Hearing type:Sentence Estimated duration:30 MINUTES Booking reference:8fd780aa-d091-4724-a220-a9bec86a1339, Remand basis: Remand after conviction for the purpose of enabling inqu
Fail to provide specimen for analysis - vehicle driver, Contrary to section 7(6) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.. On 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire when suspected of having driven a vehicle and having been required to provide a specimen or specimens of breath for analysis by means of a device of a type approved by the Secretary of State pursuant to section 7 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 in the course of an investigation i
Plea: GUILTY
Remanded in custody - Next hearing in magistrates' court: Date of hearing:17/09/2025 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:Preston Magistrates' Court Courthouse address line 1:Lawson Street Courthouse address line 2:Preston Courthouse address line 3:Lancs. Courthouse post code:PR1 2QT Courtroom:Courtroom 01 Hearing type:Sentence Estimated duration:30 MINUTES Booking reference:8fd780aa-d091-4724-a220-a9bec86a1339, Remand basis: Remand after conviction for the purpose of enabling inqu
Use a motor vehicle on a road / public place without third party insurance, Contrary to section 143 of, the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to, the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.. Between 09/08/2025 and 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire used a motor vehicle, namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO VA11 BXJ, on a road, or other public place, namely New Hall Lane, when there was not in force in relation to that use such a policy of insurance
Plea: GUILTY
Remanded in custody - Next hearing in magistrates' court: Date of hearing:17/09/2025 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:Preston Magistrates' Court Courthouse address line 1:Lawson Street Courthouse address line 2:Preston Courthouse address line 3:Lancs. Courthouse post code:PR1 2QT Courtroom:Courtroom 01 Hearing type:Sentence Estimated duration:30 MINUTES Booking reference:8fd780aa-d091-4724-a220-a9bec86a1339, Remand basis: Remand after conviction for the purpose of enabling inqu
Drive whilst disqualified, Contrary to section 103(1)(b) of the Road Traffic Act 1988 and Schedule 2 to the Road Traffic Offenders Act 1988.. On 09/08/2025 at Preston in the county of Lancashire drove a motor vehicle namely WHITE CITROEN BELINGO VA11 BXJ on a road namely New Hall Lane while disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence
Plea: GUILTY
Remanded in custody - Next hearing in magistrates' court: Date of hearing:17/09/2025 Time of hearing:10:00 Courthouse organisation name:Preston Magistrates' Court Courthouse address line 1:Lawson Street Courthouse address line 2:Preston Courthouse address line 3:Lancs. Courthouse post code:PR1 2QT Courtroom:Courtroom 01 Hearing type:Sentence Estimated duration:30 MINUTES Booking reference:8fd780aa-d091-4724-a220-a9bec86a1339, Remand basis: Remand after conviction for the purpose of enabling inqu