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Richard Hammond fined £999 after two speeding offences

7/29/2026

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Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond was fined £999 after two speeding offences.
He was recorded traveling at 68 mph in 50 mph zone on the A40 in Herefordshire on 2 December and at 82 mph in 70 mph zone on the M50 Rudhall Overbridge on 22 December.
He pleaded guilty, received seven points and was ordered to pay £1,771 in fines, costs and surcharges after he was located at his £2 million home near Abergavenny, Wales.

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Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond was fined £999 after two speeding offences.
He was recorded traveling at 68 mph in 50 mph zone on the A40 in Herefordshire on 2 December and at 82 mph in 70 mph zone on the M50 Rudhall Overbridge on 22 December.
He pleaded guilty, received seven points and was ordered to pay £1,771 in fines, costs and surcharges after he was located at his £2 million home near Abergavenny, Wales.