Romeo Beckham fined for using phone behind wheel of Porsche 911
Summary
Romeo Beckham was fined and given penalty points for using his phone while driving his Porsche 911 in Westminster. He was also found to have an unrestrained dog on a passenger’s lap during the incident. Beckham was convicted for not having proper control of the vehicle.Key Facts
- Romeo Beckham was caught using his phone while stopped at a red light in Westminster in September.
- He was driving a Porsche 911 Carrera and had a female passenger with an unrestrained dog on her lap.
- Beckham was convicted at Westminster Magistrates' Court for not having proper control of the car.
- He was fined £440, received three penalty points on his license, and ordered to pay £130 in costs plus a £176 victim surcharge.
- The Metropolitan Police officer who stopped him observed Beckham scrolling on his phone with both hands off the steering wheel.
- Beckham did not respond to offers to pay a fine and attend a driver awareness course, leading to prosecution.
- The case was handled through a private hearing under a procedure for driving offences.
- Romeo Beckham’s father, Sir David Beckham, was banned from driving in 2019 for using a phone while driving.
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