Crystal Palace striker Benteke banned for 12 months from driving
Belgium international Christian Benteke has been handed a 12-month ban from driving by a Magistrate Court in south west London on Friday.
The Crystal Palace striker did not attend the hearing on Friday with Chair of the bench Pamela Stokes ruling he had “fallen far short” of being a role model to fans.
She said: “I note that Benteke is someone who has offended before, and I also noted the very high speeds recorded for these matters before us today.
“Benteke is a well-known footballer who has many fans, and he should be seen as a role model to those fans – his offending has fallen far short of being a role model.”
The court heard Benteke, of Kingston Hill, Kingston, was caught driving his Bentley at 80mph in a 50mph zone on the A3 in Richmond, on January 20.
He was later clocked at 89mph in a 40mph zone on a stretch of the same road in Putney on March 11. He admitted both offences.
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He was also ordered to pay £2,780 in fines, costs and surcharges.