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TV host Justin Lee Collins fined for speeding | TV host Justin Lee Collins fined for speeding |
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TV presenter Justin Lee Collins has been fined £327 for speeding on a motorway near Bristol. | TV presenter Justin Lee Collins has been fined £327 for speeding on a motorway near Bristol. |
The comedian, 38, pleaded guilty to driving the car at 76mph when subject to a 50mph limit on the M5 on the evening on 28 September. | The comedian, 38, pleaded guilty to driving the car at 76mph when subject to a 50mph limit on the M5 on the evening on 28 September. |
Collins, of Bermondsey, London, was caught speeding between Almondsbury and Cribbs Causeway. | Collins, of Bermondsey, London, was caught speeding between Almondsbury and Cribbs Causeway. |
He was due to stand trial at Bath Magistrates' Court but did not attend as he pleaded guilty by post. | He was due to stand trial at Bath Magistrates' Court but did not attend as he pleaded guilty by post. |
Changed plea | Changed plea |
Peter Norris, chairman of magistrates, said Collins' guilty plea was taken into account when deciding on his fine. | Peter Norris, chairman of magistrates, said Collins' guilty plea was taken into account when deciding on his fine. |
The court was told Collins initially pleaded not guilty to the offence but then changed his plea to guilty. | The court was told Collins initially pleaded not guilty to the offence but then changed his plea to guilty. |
Collins was asked to provide a statement of means but did not, the court was told. | Collins was asked to provide a statement of means but did not, the court was told. |
He is one of more than 20,000 motorists who have been caught speeding in the roadworks near Almondsbury. | |
The comedian, who starred in The Friday Night Project, was convicted of harassing ex-partner Anna Larke at St Albans Crown Court in October 2012. | The comedian, who starred in The Friday Night Project, was convicted of harassing ex-partner Anna Larke at St Albans Crown Court in October 2012. |
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