On Thursday (1.02) the Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court handed down a nine-month driving ban to Stormzy after he was caught by an off-duty police officer for using a mobile phone while driving in West Kensington, London.
Born Michael Ebenazer Owuo Junior, the 31-year old musician pleaded guilty to using his cell phone while behind the wheel of his Rolls-Royce Wraith on March 7 of last year.
In addition to the driving ban, the UK-born artist who did not attend court, was also fined $2,490 and six points were added to his drivers license.
During this week’s court hearing, the judge was informed that the off-duty officer knocked on the chart-topping rapper’s tinted windows before telling him to “get rid of your tints and get off your phone”.
District Judge Andrew Sweet pointed out that Stormzy’s driving record was “not good” as he already had six points on his license for speeding violations, and criticized his “dangerous and irresponsible” actions.
After initially denying using his phone while driving, the British talent pleaded guilty.
Stormzy had previously admitted to driving a Lamborghini Urus with illegally tinted front windows that allowed only 4% light to pass through, in breach of the 70% requirement. The rapper had previously been warned about the windows.
According to the BBC, Peter Csemiczky, defending Stormzy, apologized to the court on behalf of his client and said he accepted responsibility for his actions. The Shut Up hitmaker has also removed the tints from his windows.
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Author: Al Denté
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