Summary
Clinton Mola, a football player for Bristol Rovers, was given a three-year driving ban and fined after being caught driving without insurance and while disqualified. Mola told the court he didn't know he needed insurance and misunderstood UK driving rules due to his driving experience in Germany.
Key Facts
- Clinton Mola, a footballer, was caught driving without insurance in London.
- He was already serving a two-year driving ban at the time.
- Mola claimed he didn’t know he needed insurance because of different rules in Germany.
- He was given an additional three-year driving ban and fined £2,238.
- Magistrate Jeffrey Manson warned Mola that further offences could lead to prison.
- Mola was in the car with his partner and child when stopped by police.
- Mola played for Chelsea and was previously insured through a sponsor in Germany.
- His solicitor argued that Mola was busy and did not willfully ignore the rules.
