David Beckham complained about being stuck in London traffic today as his ‘Mr Loophole’ lawyer was across the city trying to get his speeding charge thrown out.
The former England captain, 43, was allegedly caught driving a £200,000 Bentley at 59mph in a 40mph zone in January.
Celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman is representing him at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court this morning – but Mr Beckham is not required to attend.
Instead the star was at the wheel of one of his luxury cars and posted on Instagram: ‘London traffic. Angry’ alongside a cartoon character with steam coming out of its ears.
Mr Freeman told the court earlier this month it was ‘admitted’ Beckham was behind the wheel and broke the limit.
David Beckham complained about being stuck in London traffic today as he chose not to attend his speeding trial
David Beckham (pictured in June at Buckingham Palace) allegedly broke the limit while driving on the A40 flyover in Paddington
But Mr Freeman indicated a not guilty plea on 43-year-old Beckham’s behalf because he claimed legal papers about the offence were not served on time.
At the hearing on September 4, he said the car was a ‘loan vehicle’ from Bentley so a notice of intended prosecution was sent to the manufacturer instead of Beckham after it was clocked speeding.
But the letter was not received until more than the legal time limit of two weeks after the alleged offence on January 23, Mr Freeman said.
Beckham allegedly broke the limit while driving on the A40 flyover in Paddington.
Asked whether Beckham would be present at the trial, Mr Freeman said: ‘I don’t anticipate it.’
Beckham also did not attend an earlier hearing at Lavender Hill Magistrates’ Court in Battersea on August 28.
According to the charge sheet on that date, he sent his not guilty plea by post on August 17.
Mr Freeman indicated a not guilty plea on 43-year-old Beckham’s behalf because he claimed legal papers about the offence were not served on time
Beckham made his name as a midfielder at Manchester United in the 1990s before going on to play for Real Madrid, LA Galaxy, AC Milan and Paris Saint-Germain.
He also earned 115 caps for the national side. He retired from playing in 2013.
The trial continues.
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