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Guy Martin Banned: Speeding Scandal

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Guy Martin, the renowned TV adventurer and speed enthusiast, faces a six-month driving ban following two speeding incidents. The first, in July 2021, saw him clocked at 46mph in a 40 zone near Leicester. The second, in March 2022, resulted in a 78mph speed in a temporary 50 zone by Brackley roadworks. The 44-year-old, known for his 17 Isle of Man TT podiums and record-breaking stunts, was prosecuted by Northamptonshire and Leicestershire police, leading to a £1,329 fine and a court appearance. He now takes a break from the throttle.

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Guy Martin Banned: Speeding Scandal

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0:00On April 21st, TV adventurer and speed freak Guy Martin just got slapped with a six-month driving ban after two motorbike speeding busts piled up. 12 penalty points on his license. First offense hit July 15th last year on the A-50 near Leicester, clocked at 46 mph in a 40-zone right before 5pm. Then March 19th this year, 9.24am on the A-43 near Brackley, blasting 78 in a temporary 50-zone by some HS, two roadworks. The 44-year-old racing vet, famous for 17 aisle-of-man TT podiums and chasing wild records like fastest tractor and soapbox, now pays. The price off track. North Hampton Shire and Leicester Shire cops prosecuted through a quick single-justice process, landing him in Loughborough magistrates court last week. For a private hearing, lawyers confirm he's owning the slip-ups, coughing up 1,329 pounds in fines and surcharges, stepping back from the throttle while he eyes his next adrenaline

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