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Colin Salmon, known for his roles in both EastEnders and the James Bond franchise, has expressed sincere gratitude for the leniency shown by a court after he narrowly avoided a driving ban due to speeding offences. The actor, who currently portrays George Knight in the BBC One soap, has a notable film background including appearances in three Bond films during the Pierce Brosnan era: Tomorrow Never Dies, The World Is Not Enough, and Die Another Day.
In March of last year, Salmon was caught driving at 24mph in a 20mph zone in London, which resulted in three penalty points on top of the nine he already had on his licence. Normally, accruing this number of points would lead to an automatic six-month disqualification from driving. However, the court took into consideration his personal circumstances, especially his role as a caregiver to his seriously ill wife and daughter, both of whom he regularly drives to important medical appointments.
Following the court ruling, Salmon took to social media to acknowledge the situation. He wrote, “I hold my hands up, take full responsibility & apologise,” and expressed his appreciation for the court’s understanding given his “extraordinary circumstances.” He further commented on the impact of the 20mph speed limit, stating, “I actually feel the 20mph limit has improved quality of life in London,” and reflected on the irony of most accidents occurring close to home with nine points being accumulated within a short distance from his residence. He concluded with a hopeful note for the future: “Here’s to a less eventful and healthy 2026.”
At Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court earlier this week, Salmon pleaded guilty to exceeding the speed limit in Acton, near his home in Shepherds Bush. Alongside the three new points, he was fined a total of £666, with additional costs and a victim surcharge amounting to several hundred pounds. The judge highlighted the severity of Salmon’s family situation, noting that his wife Fiona Hawthorne suffers from interstitial lung disease and underwent a lung transplant in 2024, while their daughter was diagnosed with lymphoma in 2019. The court acknowledged the “exceptional hardship” the family would face if Salmon were suspended from driving, emphasizing his responsibility as the main carer and breadwinner, as well as his charitable commitments
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