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Gareth Gates 'is banned from driving for six months after clocking up four speeding offences in under three years'


Gareth Gates has reportedly been banned from driving for six months after clocking up four speeding offences in under three years.

The pop star, 40, was caught by a speed camera doing 62mph in a 50mph zone of the M4 in South Wales near Pentyla Seaway Parade Bridge, reports The Sun. The singer faced disqualification under totting up but he argued a driving ban would result in a heavy financial loss to others and leaving him unable to fulfil professional, personal and charity commitments. His solicitor Ashfaq Chowdhury told the bench that since appearing in Pop Idol 15 years ago Gates he has enjoyed a busy career, which takes him all over the country.

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