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26/04/2006
Lord Kinnock receives driving ban
Lord Kinnock has been banned from driving for six months.
The former Labour leader had admitted to two speeding offences on the M4 motorway last year.
The 64-year-old was caught breaking a temporary 40mph speed limit last June, when he was caught driving at 47mph.
He was caught again in November, travelling at 60mph in a 50mph zone.
He was given six penalty points, but already had nine points on his license, taking his total to 15.
At Abergavenny Magistrates Court, Lord Kinnock was fined £400 for each offence.
He will also have to pay £43 in prosecution costs.
Lord Kinnock will have to apply for a new license towards the end of his ban.
(KMcA/CD)
The former Labour leader had admitted to two speeding offences on the M4 motorway last year.
The 64-year-old was caught breaking a temporary 40mph speed limit last June, when he was caught driving at 47mph.
He was caught again in November, travelling at 60mph in a 50mph zone.
He was given six penalty points, but already had nine points on his license, taking his total to 15.
At Abergavenny Magistrates Court, Lord Kinnock was fined £400 for each offence.
He will also have to pay £43 in prosecution costs.
Lord Kinnock will have to apply for a new license towards the end of his ban.
(KMcA/CD)
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