Dominic West Banned from Driving for Six Months After Speeding Offense
The actor, known for his role as King Charles in 'The Crown,' received a six-month driving ban and a fine for exceeding the speed limit.
Actor Dominic West has been banned from driving for six months after being caught speeding in a 30 mph zone. West, 57, was cited for traveling 36 mph in his Volvo XC90 in Reigate, Surrey.
West did not attend court proceedings at Guildford Magistrates Court and offered no mitigation, but submitted a guilty plea via paperwork. In addition to the driving ban, magistrates ordered the actor to pay a fine and court costs totaling £326. The number of points on his license remains unclear.
West, who portrays King Charles in the Netflix series "The Crown," also stars in Sky's legal drama "War" alongside Sienna Miller. The actor, who lives in Wiltshire with his wife Catherine FitzGerald, has four children. He previously faced public scrutiny in 2020 following reports of a trip to Rome with his co-star Lily James.