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Comedian Carr accused of speeding | |
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Comedian Jimmy Carr was caught driving 10mph over the speed limit in a Suffolk village, a court has heard. | Comedian Jimmy Carr was caught driving 10mph over the speed limit in a Suffolk village, a court has heard. |
Mr Carr, 37, is alleged to have driven his Bentley GT through Boxford at 50mph, early on 30 April 2008. | |
Prosecutor David Hutson told Sudbury Magistrates' Court Mr Carr was caught by police using a speed gun. | |
Mr Carr, of London, denies the offence but was not in court. The case was adjourned until December. His solicitor is Nick Freeman - known as Mr Loophole. | |
Mr Freeman gained his nickname for his success in clearing high-profile clients on motoring offences. | Mr Freeman gained his nickname for his success in clearing high-profile clients on motoring offences. |
He told the court he questioned the "legality" of the 40mph speed limit. | He told the court he questioned the "legality" of the 40mph speed limit. |
The court heard the speed limit on the A1071 started from 340m west of Boxford Lane, but Mr Freeman said the road was in fact called School Hill. | |
He said: "The speed limit is void because the wrong road has been referred to as being the start of the speed limit." | He said: "The speed limit is void because the wrong road has been referred to as being the start of the speed limit." |
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