Richard Hammond Fined for Speeding Twice in a Month
Speed Cameras Catch Top Gear Host Twice in Oxfordshire
Television presenter Richard Hammond was fined a total of £999 after being caught speeding twice within a three-week period in Oxfordshire, according to official court records and reporting by the BBC.
The former Top Gear host triggered speed enforcement cameras while driving a Bentley and a Porsche along local roads. It created a minor compliance headache that ultimately required local law enforcement weeks of tracking to resolve.
Logistical Hurdles for Local Police Tracking High-Profile Vehicles
According to case details covered by the Oxford Mail, the incidents unfolded over a brief window. Hammond was caught driving above the legal limit in a Bentley on one occasion, and repeated the offense in a Porsche weeks later.
Police spent weeks trying to track down the registered keeper following the automated camera flashes, a logistical hurdle that frequently complicates minor motoring offenses involving high-profile media personalities.
Financial Penalties and Immediate Scrutiny from Media Outlets
When the matter finally reached the legal system, the financial penalty totaled £999 across both infractions.
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