Hollywood actor Eddie Redmayne has been ordered to pay £1,530 after being caught speeding in a 20mph zone in London. The Oscar-winning star faced a criminal prosecution by the Metropolitan Police for the offence on the A4 through Earl's Court.
Redmayne's Audi was recorded by a speed camera travelling at 28mph on 14 October last year, just before 11am. He admitted being the driver but submitted his response too late to avoid court proceedings.
At a private hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court last Wednesday, he pleaded guilty and was fined £1,000. He also received three penalty points, and was ordered to pay £130 costs and a £400 victim surcharge.
A police official noted that due to the late response to the notice of intended prosecution, the case did not qualify for an out-of-court disposal. Redmayne was among 450 motorists prosecuted by the Met last week for 20mph zone breaches.
The 20mph limit on Cromwell Road was introduced by Transport for London in autumn 2023. Kensington and Chelsea Council implemented similar limits on residential roads in 2020.
