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Jeremy Vine's Cycling Advocacy Leads to Baxter Dury's Licence Suspension

The BBC presenter continues to report unsafe driving despite halting public uploads after facing severe online abuse and threats.

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Overview

  • Baxter Dury, son of punk icon Ian Dury, lost his driving licence after being filmed by Jeremy Vine using his phone in a traffic jam.
  • Dury admitted fault during a BBC 6 Music interview, stating he deserved the penalty and held no ill will toward Vine.
  • Vine called the incident 'unfortunate,' expressed admiration for Ian Dury's music, and reaffirmed his commitment to road safety.
  • The BBC presenter stopped uploading his cycling videos in April 2025 after relentless online abuse, including death threats.
  • Despite pausing public uploads, Vine continues to privately report dangerous driving to authorities to promote safer roads.