Comedian Mark Lamarr Receives Driving Ban After Speeding Conviction
Mark Lamarr, the former host of Never Mind the Buzzcocks, has been prohibited from driving for six months after admitting to speeding. The incident occurred in Twickenham, southwest London, in June of last year, where he was traveling 46 mph in a 40 mph zone. Willesden Magistrates' Court imposed the ban along with a fine and penalty points. Lamarr argued that losing his license would cause exceptional hardship due to his chronic fatigue syndrome, which limits his ability to use public transport, and his need to care for his daughter and mother. However, the magistrates determined his circumstances did not meet the threshold for exceptional hardship.
Key facts
- Mark Lamarr admitted to driving 46 mph in a 40 mph zone in Twickenham, London, in June last year.
- He was banned from driving for six months, fined £236, and given three penalty points by Willesden Magistrates' Court.
- Lamarr cited chronic fatigue syndrome as a reason he needed his car, claiming public transport was often too exhausting.
- He also stated he uses his vehicle to transport his young daughter and visit his mother, who has arthritis.
- The court noted he already had nine points on his license from prior speeding offences between August 2023 and May 2025.
Entities
Institutions
- Willesden Magistrates' Court
- HM Courts & Tribunals Service
Locations
- Twickenham
- London
- Chiswick