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Mark Lamarr Banned from Driving for Six Months

3/24/2026

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  • Mark Lamarr, former host of "Never Mind The Buzzcocks," received a six-month driving ban after pleading guilty to speeding in Twickenham, London.
  • He was caught driving at 46 mph in a 40 mph zone, resulting in three points on his license and a £76 fine.
  • Lamarr claimed the ban would cause "exceptional hardship" due to health issues and caregiving responsibilities, but magistrates disagreed.
  • The court acknowledged some hardship but ruled it did not meet the threshold for exceptional circumstances.
  • Lamarr has a history of prior speeding offenses.