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Romeo Beckham convicted in absentia over distracted driving in Westminster

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100% centerFirst reported by N12 · Jun 17, 2026
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What happened

Romeo Beckham, 23, was convicted in Westminster Magistrates' Court of careless driving after a September incident in London. He was fined and given three points after failing to respond to police offers and not appearing in court.

  • 01Beckham was convicted in absentia for driving without due care and attention.
  • 02He received three penalty points and must pay £746 in fines and costs.
  • 03Police said they had offered a small fine and driving course instead of prosecution.
  • 04The incident happened in September last year in Westminster, while he was driving a Porsche 911.
  • 05An officer said Beckham was scrolling on his phone with both thumbs at a red light.

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N12Center · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Romeo Beckham convicted in absentia over distracted driving in Westminster
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 17, 2026
Romeo Beckham convicted over phone use while driving after ignoring police offer

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