The much-loved comedy icon exceeded the 12-point limit on her licence, and has now had it taken from her
Dawn French(Image: ITV)
Dawn French has been banned from driving after being snapped speeding in a 30mph zone.
The author and actor did not attend the sentencing hearing which took place on September 7 at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court.
Court records showed Dawn was caught by a speed camera as she drove on Mannamead Road in Plymouth on June 11, 2025 travelling in excess of the 30 mile an hour limit, reports CornwallLive.
According to a report in the Daily Mail, Dawn was clocked at travelling at 36mph.
Dawn, whose address was noted as being in Calstock in south east Cornwall, was driving a Mini Clubman Cooper S Sport at the time of the incident.
The court heard that she had admitted the offence.
District Judge Stuart Smith said the 68-year-old’s driving record would be endorsed with three penalty points. However, due to repeated incidents of driving offences, this took Dawn over the 12 penalty point limit.
As a consequence Dawn suffered an obligatory disqualification from driving for six months.
In addition she was handed a £600 fine.
She was also ordered to pay £240 victim surcharge and £90 court costs.
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