In February, actress Linda Robson, best known for her role in “Birds of a Feather,” found herself in legal trouble when she was pulled over near Angel Tube station in North London. Police had suspicions about her vehicle, leading to a check that revealed her car insurance had lapsed, putting her on the wrong side of the law.
Legal Consequences: Linda Robson faced the consequences of her insurance lapse as she was taken to court over the mistake. The court imposed a £923 fine on her, along with six penalty points added to her driving license. Additionally, she was required to pay £100 in costs and a £369 victim surcharge.
Police Account: PC Glenn Barnes, one of the Met Police officers involved in the car stop on February 2, provided evidence to the court, including a photo of Robson at the roadside, where she was seen smiling and giving two thumbs up. When informed that she might face prosecution, Robson candidly admitted, “I’m an idiot,” according to PC Barnes’s statement.
Career Highlights: Linda Robson’s career includes a notable stint alongside Pauline Quirke and Lesley Joseph in the beloved BBC comedy “Birds of a Feather” from 1989 to 1998. She also participated in “I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here” in 2012 and is currently a regular panelist on ITV’s “Loose Women.”
Personal Life: Robson married Mark Dunford in 1990, and they have two children together. In court, she was charged under her full married name, Linda Robson Dunford. She pleaded guilty through the Single Justice Procedure and explained in a written statement that she had not been notified about her insurance lapse and promptly paid for it on the spot when informed by the officers.
Police Encounter: PC Barnes detailed the police encounter, noting that he and a colleague spotted Robson’s blue Volkswagen Polo along Upper Street in Islington at approximately 5:15 pm. The vehicle was stopped, and Robson was asked to provide proof of insurance, which she couldn’t produce. Further inquiries revealed that the vehicle lacked insurance coverage because it had not been purchased, rendering it uninsured for road use.
Legal Proceedings: Court documents revealed that a fixed penalty notice was issued to Linda Robson shortly after the police stop in February. When the fine went unpaid, a prosecution was initiated. Robson pleaded guilty in writing on August 9 to using a motor vehicle on a road without third-party insurance. She was given 28 days to settle the total court bill of £1,392.
Conclusion: Linda Robson’s legal predicament serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining valid insurance coverage while operating a motor vehicle. Despite her candid admission and prompt payment, the incident resulted in fines and penalty points on her driving license.
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