Steve Coogan spared lengthy driving ban after using sitcom filming as excuse

Coogan was travelling on the M6 in a Range Rover near Telford, Staffordshire, on July 29 last year when he was caught going over the 70mph speed limit, a court official said

Steve Coogan was handed a two-month driving ban rather than six months. Picture: Ian West/PA

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025 - 13:05

Josh Payne, PA Chief Reporter

Actor and comedian Steve Coogan has been spared a lengthy driving ban after using his show The Trip as an excuse for not receiving a heftier punishment for speeding at 97mph.

Coogan was travelling on the M6 in a Range Rover near Telford, Staffordshire, on July 29 last year when he was caught going over the 70mph speed limit, a court official said.