It was reported yesterday that Jeremy Clarkson was photographed using a mobile phone while driving at 70mph on the motorway.
Police are said to be examining the photograph, taken on a mobile phone, of the Top Gear presenter on his mobile phone driving his 6.3 litre Mercedes, which if proved could see him with three points on his license and a £60 fine.
A spokesman for the Thames Valley Police said “We are taking this matter very seriously and will be collecting all the available evidence to see whether there is a case to answer.”
Clarkson was apparently photographed as he overtook Adam Blake, 22, close to the turn-off to the Silverstone racing circuit on Friday morning. Mr. Blake said “My girlfriend said “Oh, that’s Jeremy Clarkson” and then noticed he was on his mobile. She grabbed her phone and took a picture of him. We Couldn’t believe we’d caught him out. Afterwards we moved into the fast lane and overtook him and we gave him a beep. It was clearly him.” Mr Blake added “Everyone know’s you can’t use a phone behind the wheel. Perhaps he thinks he’s above the law.”
When confronted at his mansion about the alleged law-breaking he was said to of at first denied being in the car but when shown the photograph said “That isn’t a mobile phone.”
A police insider warned today that no exceptions could be made for celebrities.
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5 crash courses // Mar 15, 2008 at 8:36 am
I love Top Gear and I’ve read some of Clarksons books but yes he should be prosecuted.
He’s not the greatest driver in the world - ask his wife - she won’t let him drive her.
It’ll be interesting to see whether he considers himself above the law these days or just behaves like a man who’s been caught breaking the law.