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
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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
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Comic Strip Presents: Complete Collection
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Vicar Of Dibley Series 1 and 2
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The Best of Saturday Live Series 1
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Let Them Eat Cake
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Girls On Top: The Complete Series
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French And Saunders: Back With A Vengeance
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