Craig Bellamy banned from driving

Cardiff City star Craig Bellamy was banned from driving and fined today after admitting a motoring offence.

The former Wales captain did not attend Liverpool Magistrates Court where he was disqualified for six months and ordered to pay a £900 fine plus £400 costs.

The court heard Bellamy failed to respond to a police notice of intended prosecution.

Simon Leong, prosecuting, said the notice was sent to the Cardiff City player after his Audi was caught by a speed camera travelling at 64mph in a 50mph section of the M62 towards Liverpool at 3.05am on April 3 last year.

At the time the former Manchester City and Newcastle United star was playing for Liverpool FC.

Mr Leong said: “A notice of intended prosecution was sent to his address but the defendant did not respond.”

Bellamy, 33, was charged with failing to give a driver’s identity as required under section 172 of the Road Traffic Act.

He initially pleaded not guilty and a trial was set for November 27 last year but that had to be abandoned for medical reasons.

The footballer, of Brides-Super-Ely, Cardiff, changed his plea to guilty on December 18, the day his rescheduled trial was due to take place, and the matter was adjourned until today’s sentencing.

Mr Leong said Bellamy had totted up nine penalty points for three previous speeding offences.

“This offence carries six points taking him over the threshold for disqualification,” he added.

John Rowan, defending, told the court the star initially denied the offence because the notice was sent to an address where he was not living at the time.

“A plea of guilty was substituted in relation to that and he did accept that perhaps he could have done more to intercept the notice and ensure that the details were completed,” the solicitor said.

“The defendant understands he will be disqualified, that he is a totter with nine points and this carries a penalty of six.

“This is his first disqualification.”

Mr Rowan told the court he was not provided with information about the defendant’s income but added: “I should point out that Mr Bellamy is a former Premiership footballer. He is not currently playing in the Premier League but he is a professional footballer.”

Deputy District Judge Simmons said: “I must impose penalty points and six penalty points is the required number.

“Given that he has nine penalty points already he must be disqualified from driving for a period of six months under the totting up provisions.”

She gave Bellamy credit of 10% for his guilty plea, ordering a fine of £900 plus £400 costs and £15 victim surcharge which he must pay within 14 days.

He prefers to use an iron anyway....

victim surcharge?

DOES HE WANT A DRIVER

DOES HE WANT A DRIVER

Waited for this!!

DOES HE WANT A DRIVER

After all the fun we've had with you I still don't know what car you drive

64 in a 50......they must have sent out a lot of fines that day.

Does he want a driver? I will do it for free!

DOES HE WANT A DRIVER

After all the fun we've had with you I still don't know what car you drive

A tidy one iirc.

Tell him to give Ross McCormack a call. I'm sure he can recommend a driver.

Bellers has a driver,and has had one for a long time ...he also posts on here

stupid post, its not as if he killed anyone he broke the law he has faced the consequences job done

Next Craig, give me a call.

First phone call free

Next Craig, give me a call.

First phone call free

It's all free on here so here are my questions for you:

1. How long do points stay on your licence?

2. For insurance purposes how long do points count?

Cheers.

Next Craig, give me a call.

First phone call free

It's all free on here so here are my questions for you:

1. How long do points stay on your licence?

2. For insurance purposes how long do points count?

Cheers.

1 - 3 years

2 - 5 years

Cardiff City star Craig Bellamy was banned from driving and fined today after admitting a motoring offence.

The former Wales captain did not attend Liverpool Magistrates Court where he was disqualified for six months and ordered to pay a £900 fine plus £400 costs.

The court heard Bellamy failed to respond to a police notice of intended prosecution.

Simon Leong, prosecuting, said the notice was sent to the Cardiff City player after his Audi was caught by a speed camera travelling at 64mph in a 50mph section of the M62 towards Liverpool at 3.05am on April 3 last year.

At the time the former Manchester City and Newcastle United star was playing for Liverpool FC.

Mr Leong said: “A notice of intended prosecution was sent to his address but the defendant did not respond.”

Bellamy, 33, was charged with failing to give a driver’s identity as required under section 172 of the Road Traffic Act.

He initially pleaded not guilty and a trial was set for November 27 last year but that had to be abandoned for medical reasons.

The footballer, of Brides-Super-Ely, Cardiff, changed his plea to guilty on December 18, the day his rescheduled trial was due to take place, and the matter was adjourned until today’s sentencing.

Mr Leong said Bellamy had totted up nine penalty points for three previous speeding offences.

“This offence carries six points taking him over the threshold for disqualification,” he added.

John Rowan, defending, told the court the star initially denied the offence because the notice was sent to an address where he was not living at the time.

“A plea of guilty was substituted in relation to that and he did accept that perhaps he could have done more to intercept the notice and ensure that the details were completed,” the solicitor said.

“The defendant understands he will be disqualified, that he is a totter with nine points and this carries a penalty of six.

“This is his first disqualification.”

Mr Rowan told the court he was not provided with information about the defendant’s income but added: “I should point out that Mr Bellamy is a former Premiership footballer. He is not currently playing in the Premier League but he is a professional footballer.”

Deputy District Judge Simmons said: “I must impose penalty points and six penalty points is the required number.

“Given that he has nine penalty points already he must be disqualified from driving for a period of six months under the totting up provisions.”

She gave Bellamy credit of 10% for his guilty plea, ordering a fine of £900 plus £400 costs and £15 victim surcharge which he must pay within 14 days.

What's the point of posting this non story on the mb?

What's the point of posting this non story on the mb?

Because it's news relating to a Cardiff City Player?

Why on earth is this thread a sticky?

This Forum never ceases to amaze me.

What's the point of posting this non story on the mb?

Because it's news relating to a Cardiff City Player?

It's not news though is it. There are a number of rag tag newspapers covering this crap.

By the way why the ? Are you that easily amused?

Why on earth is this thread a sticky?

This Forum never ceases to amaze me.

My thoughts exactly.

Why on earth is this thread a sticky?

This Forum never ceases to amaze me.

My thoughts exactly.

Incredible mate.

Our star player gets himself into a bit of bother with the law over a minor motoring offence, something
I expect he wants to forget about and in their wisdom someone on here decides that this story, and I use that term
loosely is worthy of being made a sticky and given prominence at the top of the page.

Why on earth is this thread a sticky?

This Forum never ceases to amaze me.

My thoughts exactly.

Incredible mate.

Our star player gets himself into a bit of bother with the law over a minor motoring offence, something
I expect he wants to forget about and in their wisdom someone on here decides that this story, and I use that term
loosely is worthy of being made a sticky and given prominence at the top of the page.

Look at another thread - something along the lines of "what does our club represent?"

Someone should start a thread "what does it mean to be a supporter?"

Next Craig, give me a call.

First phone call free

It's all free on here so here are my questions for you:

1. How long do points stay on your licence?

2. For insurance purposes how long do points count?

Cheers.

1. 3 years from the date they are imposed by the court.
2. Depends on your insurer and the specific question they ask.

Not worth ever misleading an insurer, they will always look to check these things if you make a claim. Had a client who failed to declare a speeding conviction when asked. Wrote off his £40k sports car. Insurers refused to pay out.

Hope this helps.