Dawn French banned from driving
Comic racks up 12 points in 3 years
Dawn French has been banned from driving for six months after racking up her fourth speeding ticket in three years.
The comedian, 68, hit the 12-point limit on her licence after she was caught driving her £31,000 Mini Clubman at 36mph in a 30mph zone in Plymouth, Devon, in June last year.
Her solicitor told Plymouth magistrates’ court that French had pleaded guilty and accepted she would receive a ban, The Sun reports.
The Vicar Of Dibley star was also ordered to pay £930 in fines, surcharges and costs.
Published: 9 Sep 2026
TV viewers say they watch more comedy than anything…
10/01/2005
A new survey of the all-time great comedians has revealed…
1/01/2005
The Office has officially passed the comedy torch…
22/12/2004
Some of Britain’s top new comic talents are to…
24/11/2004
The five greatest living comedians are Ronnie Barker,…
3/10/2004
Tommy Cooper has been voted Britain’s favourite…
25/08/2004
The giant faces of comedy stars Steve Coogan, Dawn…
14/06/2004
The BBC axed a lesbian storyline from a prime-time…
23/03/2004
Veteran comedian Roy Hudd has been awarded an OBE…
31/12/2003
The BBC is launching a new sitcom based in a women's…
29/12/2003
Eric Morecambe has been crowned king of comedy in…
21/12/2003
Dawn French and Jennifer Saunders have been offered…
21/12/2003
Products
Book (2023)
The Twat Files, by Dawn French
Book (2017)
Me,You – A Diary
DVD (2013)
Roger and Val Have Just Got In: Series 2
DVD (2013)
Murder Most Horrid Series 3
Book (2008)
Dear Fatty, by Dawn French
DVD (2008)
French And Saunders Series 1-6
DVD (2008)
Murder Most Horrid Series 1
DVD (2007)
French And Saunders: Back With A Vengeance
DVD (2007)
Comic Strip Presents: Complete Collection
DVD (2007)
Vicar Of Dibley Series 1 and 2
DVD (2007)
The Best of Saturday Live Series 1
DVD (2007)
Let Them Eat Cake
DVD (2007)
Girls On Top: The Complete Series
DVD (2006)
French And Saunders: Back With A Vengeance
Past Shows
Agent
We do not currently hold contact details for Dawn French's agent. If you are a comic or agent wanting your details to appear here, for a one-off fee of £59, email steve@chortle.co.uk.