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Ashley Cole banned from driving for speeding at 104mph
Chelsea star, who claimed he was being chased by paparazzi when stopped by the police, receives four-month ban.

England footballer Ashley Cole was today banned from driving for doing more than 100mph in a 50mph zone.

The Chelsea star claimed he was being chased by paparazzi when a speed gun recorded him driving his black Lamborghini Gallardo at 104mph.

Magistrates at Kingston, Surrey, today imposed a four-month ban and £1,000 fine.

However, Cole’s legal team immediately launched a bid against the ban, which will be considered later.

Cole, who is married to singer and presenter Cheryl Cole, was on the A3 in Kingston when he was clocked speeding. Though he denied the charge he was convicted at an earlier hearing.

Today Patricia Baskerville, chairwoman of the magistrates, said: “We have taken into account Mr Cole’s clean licence. However, this was an incident of excessive speed, over twice the speed limit on the road and these were exceptional circumstances which we need to mark.

“For the offence of speeding, Mr Cole will be disqualified for a period of four months and will pay a fine of £1,000.”

He was also ordered to pay a £15 victim surcharge and £300 costs to reflect his income and the seriousness of the offence.

Cole, who was not present, was warned if he did drive while disqualified, he could face prison.

His defence barrister asked for 21 days to pay, which magistrates laughed at, but granted. (Guardian)

Ashley Cole is beginning to grow on me. There is something about a guy who does double the speed limit, tries to blame a non-existent gang of marauding paparazzi, fails to turn up for a court date and then attempts to put off payment of a £315 fine despite earning that sum of money approximately every 12 seconds.

Its almost as though the Chelsea man has decided “To hell with it, everyone (apart from Chelsea fans) hates me so why don’t i just do as I please” and thats the kind of attitude you just have to admire. Keep up the good work Ashley.

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