Cole gets driving ban for speeding

29 January 2010

Football ace Ashley Cole will not be able to drive for four months and was handed a £1,000 fine after being caught speeding at more than 100mph in a 50mph zone.

The Chelsea and England left back said that he drove at that speed as he was attempting to get away from photographers. He was caught driving his black Lamborghini Gallardo at 104mph by a speed gun.

He was sentenced to a four-month driving ban and a £1,000 fine by magistrates at Kingston.

However, Cole's legal team immediately launched a bid against the ban which will be considered later.

Cole, who is married to singer and presenter Cheryl Cole, was on the A3 in Kingston, Surrey, when he was clocked speeding.

Though he denied the charge he was convicted at an earlier hearing.

He was also ordered to pay a £15 victim surcharge and £300 costs.

Cole, who was not present because he was travelling to a weekend match, was warned if he did drive while disqualified, he could face prison.

His defence barrister asked for 21 days to pay, which magistrates laughed at but granted.

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