David Beckham hit with six-month driving ban after using his phone at the wheel

David Beckham has been disqualified from driving for six months after using a mobile phone at the wheel of his Bentley.

The former England captain was handed six points on his license following the incident in London’s West End.

Beckham has been banned from driving for six months

Beckham, 43, was reported for the offence by a member of the public after he was spotted using the device while driving in Great Portland Street on November 21.

He had already pleaded guilty by post and received his punishment at Bromley Magistrates Court on Thursday afternoon.

His case was initially considered last month, through an administrative process known as a single justice procedure, which is not open to the press or public.

Beckham, who appeared in court wearing a dark grey suit and tie, was told by District Judge Catherine Moore that he would be disqualified as she gave him six additional points to the six he already had for previous speeding matters.

The star stood in court to say his full name, date of birth and his west London address.

Prosecutor Matthew Spratt said Beckham was photographed by a member of public as he drove in “slowly moving” traffic while holding a phone.

Beckham was spotted using his phone by a member of the public

He said: “Instead of looking straight forward, paying attention to the road, he appeared to be looking at his lap.”

He added: “He (the witness) says that the defendant was operating a handheld device at knee level. At that moment a photograph was taken.

“The defendant was holding the mobile phone in the upright position.”

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Gerrard Tyrrell, mitigating, said his client was travelling slowly and has “no recollection of the day in question or this particular incident”.

He added: “There is no excuse for what took place but his view is as he cannot remember… he’s going to plead guilty and that’s what he’s done.”

Beckham was also fined £750, ordered to pay £100 to prosecution costs and a £75 surcharge fee within seven days.

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