The former glamour model faces a six-month disqualification following an 80mph speeding ticket and failure to respond to police inquiries.
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Katie Price, the former glamour model and reality television star, has been banned from driving for the seventh time after failing to respond to police letters concerning an 80mph speeding ticket. The incident, involving a Ford Capri registered in her name, occurred on October 15, 2025, on the A64 near Stutton, North Yorkshire.
The 47-year-old’s latest legal troubles began when North Yorkshire Police clocked her vehicle traveling at 80mph on a stretch of the A64 where the speed limit is 70mph. Following the incident, police sent letters to Price at her home in West Sussex, asking her to confirm whether she was driving the speeding car. She did not respond, leading to her prosecution and subsequent conviction.
Last week, Price was sentenced in a secretive court process known as the Single Justice Procedure, which allows magistrates to handle certain cases behind closed doors. On April 7, 2026, Magistrate Claire Sagar found Price guilty of failing to respond to the police inquiry, resulting in a six-month driving ban and a legal bill exceeding £1,000. The court ordered her to pay a £660 fine, £120 in costs, and a £264 victim surcharge.
The latest conviction adds to a long history of driving infractions for Price, who has been legally barred from the road for more than six years since her first disqualification in 2010. Her previous bans include:
In 2024, Price faced additional legal issues when she was fined £880 for driving without a licence and insurance. Remarkably, she was spared a ban for those offences, but her driving record remains a point of concern.
During her most recent court appearance, the speeding charge against her was withdrawn by police, but the failure to respond to their inquiries led to her conviction. This lack of communication has raised questions about her willingness to engage with the legal process.
According to court documents, the speeding offence was recorded by a speed camera at 3:03 PM on the day of the incident. Following the event, Price received a police letter on October 20, 2025, and a reminder on November 10, warning her of impending criminal proceedings. The police reported that they received no response to either letter.
Price’s history of driving offences has drawn considerable attention, particularly after a judge described her record as “one of the worst driving records I have ever seen.” In 2021, she was handed a 16-week suspended prison sentence for drink-driving whilst disqualified and without insurance, which resulted in a two-year driving ban, along with 100 hours of community service and up to 30 rehabilitation sessions.
In a previous court session, Price admitted, "I took drugs, I should not be driving, I admit it all," following an incident where she flipped her car. This admission has contributed to her negative public image and raised concerns about her ability to manage her legal responsibilities.
Price's financial difficulties have compounded her situation. She has been embroiled in bankruptcy proceedings and has been urged by a judge to reduce her lavish spending habits. Reports indicate that nearly half of her monthly income is allocated to paying off creditors, a situation that has persisted since her bankruptcies in 2019 and 2024.
In light of her driving record, Price has expressed difficulties in obtaining car insurance, which she discussed during a podcast last year. Her repeated infractions have not only led to legal consequences but have also affected her personal and professional life.
The ramifications of her latest ban extend beyond the immediate legal penalties. With a total of seven bans, Price's driving privileges have been severely curtailed, and her ability to navigate daily life without reliance on public transport or others is significantly impacted.
As she continues to face scrutiny and legal challenges, the question remains whether Katie Price will take the necessary steps to change her behavior and comply with the law. The former model's tumultuous history with driving offences paints a troubling picture of her relationship with the law.
Looking ahead, it is unclear how this latest ban will affect her future endeavors, both personally and professionally. With the next court date for her bankruptcy proceedings set for February 2027, Price’s legal troubles are far from over, and her ability to move past these issues remains uncertain.
As she navigates the legal system once more, observers closely to see if Price can finally turn a new leaf and adhere to the rules of the road.