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Richard Hammond fined £999 for  speeding offences

Richard Hammond fined £999 for speeding offences

Summary

Richard Hammond, a TV presenter, was fined £999 after being caught speeding twice in Herefordshire, UK. He admitted to two speeding offenses, received seven penalty points on his license, and paid a total of £1,771 in fines and costs.

Key Facts

  • Richard Hammond was caught driving at 68mph in a 50mph zone on December 2, 2025.
  • He was also caught driving at 82mph in a 70mph zone on December 22, 2025.
  • Hammond pleaded guilty to both speeding charges.
  • Two other charges regarding ignoring police letters were withdrawn by the police.
  • He received seven penalty points on his driving license.
  • The total amount he had to pay was £1,771, including fines and court costs.
  • Police initially sent speeding tickets to his properties, but they were returned because he had moved.
  • Hammond has a history of speeding offenses, including a driving ban in France in 2013.
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