Paul Scholes taken to court, handed six-month driving ban and given £1,472 fine

NewsUK & World NewsPaul ScholesThe former footballer has been taken to court twice13:55, 18 Aug 2026Former Manchester United footballer Paul Scholes has been handed a six-month road ban after he racked up two driving convictions in the space of two days. The 51-year-old former midfielder was caught speeding in a Range Rover in March while on a late-night drive through Cleckheaton in West Yorkshire.‌West Yorkshire Police brought a prosecution over the incident, as Scholes’ car had been clocked at 37mph on a 30mph stretch of residential road.‌The ex England star was also taken to task by Greater Manchester Police after a Mercedes registered in his name was caught driving at 49mph in a 30mph zone in November last year.‌Scholes was then prosecuted for failing to respond to two police letters a