Steve Coogan Avoids Lengthy Driving Ban After Plea Cites TV Show Filming

The actor argued that a six-month ban would disrupt production of the upcoming fifth season of 'The Trip,' impacting his work and others' livelihoods.

Steve Coogan was caught driving at 97mph on the M6 in July 2024, exceeding the 70mph speed limit, while already having six penalty points on his license.
He successfully requested a reduced penalty of five points instead of six, avoiding a six-month driving ban and receiving a two-month ban instead.
Coogan cited the need to drive for filming the fifth season of 'The Trip,' scheduled to begin in June 2025, as a key reason for leniency in court.
The actor emphasized that a lengthy ban would jeopardize not only his projects but also the livelihoods of crew members dependent on the production.
Coogan has a history of using similar arguments to mitigate driving penalties, including prior cases in 2019 and 2016 related to his work commitments.