John Stones convicted of speeding
Footballer John Stones ordered to pay over £1,000 after missing police letters while at World Cup and on holiday.
Incident → evidence → outcomeFootballer John Stones has been convicted of speeding and ordered to pay a total of £1,052. The offence occurred on 8 May when Stones was driving his Range Rover at 43mph in a 30mph zone near his Cheshire home.
Stones admitted being the driver when Cheshire Police first contacted him. However, he failed to respond to a second police letter offering him the chance to pay a fixed penalty to avoid a court appearance. This was because he was away representing England at the World Cup and subsequently went on holiday before moving to Inter Milan.
Court proceedings
The case was heard in the Single Justice Procedure. A magistrate issued Stones with four penalty points and ordered him to pay a £666 fine, £120 in costs, and a £266 victim surcharge. In a letter to Warrington Magistrates Court, Stones explained that he had not been home for almost four months due to his football commitments and subsequent travel.
The court records show that the incident occurred at 10.40am on 8 May. Stones, who left Manchester City for Inter Milan in the summer, has made four appearances for the Italian club since his transfer.
Questions this report answers
01Why was John Stones convicted of speeding?
John Stones was convicted of speeding after his Range Rover was recorded at 43mph in a 30mph zone on 8 May. He admitted being the driver but missed two police letters requesting information, as he was away with England at the World Cup and then on holiday.
02How much did John Stones have to pay?
John Stones was ordered to pay a total of £1,052. This included a £666 fine, £120 in court costs, and a £266 victim surcharge. He also received four penalty points on his driving licence.
03When did the offence take place?
The speeding offence occurred on 8 May. John Stones was driving his Range Rover at 43mph in a 30mph zone near his home in Cheshire at 10.40am on that date.
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