David Beckham Banned from Driving for 6 Months After He Was Seen Using Cell Phone Behind Wheel

David Beckhamhas received a six-month ban from driving after he was caught using his cell phone behind the wheel last year.

TheBBC reportedon Thursday that the 44-year-old former soccer star appeared at the Bromley Magistrates’ Court outside of London, where he received six points on his license. The points were added to the six points already on his license for previous speeding offenses, which resulted in the driving ban.

Beckham, who had previously pled guilty to using his cell phone while driving, was fined £750, as well as £175 in costs and fees, along with the ban.

David Beckham leaving court on May 9.DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty

David Beckham.DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS/AFP/Getty

“Instead of looking straight forward, paying attention to the road he appeared to be looking at his lap,” prosecutor Matthew Spratt said, according to the BBC. Prosecutors also said Beckham had been “operating a handheld device at knee level.”

Beckham’s lawyer said that the soccer player had “no recollection of the day in question or this particular incident”.

“There is no excuse for what took place but his view is as he cannot remember,” he added, according to the BBC.

source: people.com