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Actor Avoids Ban Amid Family Health Crisis
1 Jan
Summary
- Actor fined £666 but avoids driving ban due to family caregiving duties.
- Wife has rare lung condition; daughter battled lymphoma; son is autistic.
- Court cited exceptional hardship for family if actor was disqualified.
An actor, whose wife has a rare lung condition and previously underwent a transplant, along with a daughter who battled lymphoma and an autistic son, has been fined but spared a driving ban. Lavender Hill Magistrates' Court in London recognized the extraordinary circumstances, noting he is the main breadwinner and carer for his family, all of whom rely on him abnormally.
The 64-year-old actor pleaded guilty to speeding in Acton on March 31, 2025, adding three penalty points to his license. He already had nine points for previous offenses, including speeding in April 2025 and running a red light in February 2025.
Despite the offenses, the court ruled that disqualification would cause exceptional hardship to his family, also considering his charitable work. He was fined £666, ordered to pay £130 costs and a £266 victim surcharge, but crucially, he avoided losing his driving privileges.
