No laughing matter as speeding costs comedian £1,000
COMIC Omid Djalili has been ordered to pay costs totalling more than £1,000 after admitting speeding on the M4.
Neath Magistrates heard the funnyman, who has appeared in such hit films as Gladiator and Pirates of the Caribbean, was clocked doing 61mph in a 50mph zone in a Lexus Hybrid car on the motorway in Port Talbot in January.
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Omid Djalili
Prosecutor Andrew Perry told the court that Djalili's licence had been revoked in July 2008 and he had come before the courts a further three times for driving offences, but the penalty points had not been added to his licence — a matter which the DVLA is now investigating.
It was only last month, when he was banned for driving for six months after being convicted of driving a moped without a valid insurance, that the situation came to light.
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After the offence, Mr Perry added the comedian had written a letter to the CPS stating: "Asking humbly for leniency — comedian driving to entertain troops. Swansea. Omid."
But following inquiries it was revealed there were no troops in Swansea on the night of the incident and Djalili was travelling away from the city.
He had originally entered a plea of not guilty but at the start of proceedings it was revealed he had changed his plea to one of guilty.
Djalili, who was not present in court, was ordered to pay a £180 fine, £620 towards prosecution costs and a further £500 for the production of an expert's report into the incident.
He was also given three points on his licence.
As well as comedic and acting work, he is also well-known for being the former face of adverts for financial website Moneysupermarket.com
Comments
by Jiffy
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 5:54PM
“As his licence had been revoked, his insurance - if he had any - was invalid and he should have picked up at least another 6 points.
Were the Neath magistrates star struck ?
Omid should also stick to acting, he's a rubbish comedian.”
by geoboy01
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 3:27PM
“the jokes on you Omid!!”
by hacker_jack
Wednesday, October 17 2012, 2:47PM
“He is a serial law-breaker and a liar of the worst kind, how is he not in jail for repeat offences like this? £1k is nothing to him.”