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Guy Martin Banned: Speed King's Driving Ban

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TV star and speed enthusiast Guy Martin, known for his high-speed antics, receives a six-month driving ban after accumulating too many speeding points. He was caught speeding in a forty zone and a temporary fifty zone, leading to a total of twelve points. Despite his fondness for speed, he accepts the ban and fines, totaling £1,329. His team confirms his apology, and fans eagerly await his next record-breaking challenge.

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Guy Martin Banned: Speed King's Driving Ban

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Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!Guy Martin Banned: Speed King's Driving Ban. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

TV star and speed junkie Guy Martin just got slapped with the six month driving band after racking up too many points for speeding. The 44-year-old former racer hit 46 miles per hour in a 40 zone on the A-50 near Lester last July 15th then cranked to 78 in a temporary 50 zone on the A-43 near Brackley this past March. Police from North Hamptonshire and Lestershire nailed him through speed cameras and his lawyers sent letters admitting the offenses on his behalf. Guy's no stranger to high speeds. He's a TV host with shows like speed with Guy Martin and both 17 podiums from the Isle of Man TT races. Plus world records on tractors, soap boxes, and snow sleds. Fans know him as the ultimate thrill-seeker. Last week at Loughborough Magistrate's court handled privately via single justice procedure. He copped to 12 points leading to the totting up. Bann, plus a 1,329 pound hit for fines, costs, and surcharges. His

team said he apologizes and won't fight it. No public drama, just a quiet reset for the speed king bet he's already plotting his next record chase off the road. Lester news today, powered by AI bringing you a matters. I'm Corey with the story.

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