Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero has been given a mandatory 6-month driving ban after totting up 12 or more penalty points on his licence.
On 11th December 2024, speed cameras caught Romero driving his Lamborghini Uris at 60mph in a 50mph zone on the A 406 in North Finchley. A notice of Intended Prosecution was later sent to his £10 million mansion in Highgate.
Initially, Police considered issuing a fixed penalty notice, but when it became apparent that Romero already had a number of points on his licence, the case was moved to Lavender Hill Magistrates Court, where it was dealt with in a Single Justice Procedure – a fast-track system where hearings are held in private. Magistrates considered written evidence together with evidence from the speed cameras, and Romero entered a guilty plea online.
He received a mandatory 6-month driving disqualification as a result of totting up 12 or more penalty points within a 3-year period. He was also fined £1000, required to pay a £400 victim surcharge, and pay £100 in court costs.
A driving ban can seriously impact on your life, and if you have accrued 12 or more penalty points on your licence within a 3-year period, you face a mandatory driving disqualification for six months or more.
If you are facing a driving ban because of totting up, solicitors at Auriga can help you defend your case. Our team has a wide experience of handling similar cases, so do not hesitate to contact us if you need advice relating to any driving offence.