#SHOWBIZ: Emma Watson banned from driving for six months after speeding offence
The 35-year-old, widely recognised for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film franchise, was recorded driving at 38mph (61km/h) in a 30mph (48km/h) zone on the evening of July 31, 2024.
At a brief five-minute hearing held on Wednesday at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court, it was revealed that Watson already had nine penalty points on her licence before this incident.
The recent speeding offence brought her total to 12 points, which, under UK law, results in an automatic driving disqualification, typically lasting six months.
Watson, who is currently pursuing her studies, did not attend the hearing.
In addition to the driving ban, she was ordered to pay a total of £1,044 (RM5,947), covering a fine, court costs, and a victim surcharge.
Under UK traffic regulations, accumulating 12 or more penalty points within a three-year period usually triggers an automatic disqualification, unless exceptional circumstances can be proven – which was not the case in this instance.
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