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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Anna Wise,Izzie Addison and Stanley Murphy-Johns

Ex-footballer Jermaine Pennant dodges driving ban despite insurance mistake

  • Former Premier League footballer Jermaine Pennant has avoided a driving ban after appearing at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court for driving without insurance.
  • The 43-year-old talkSPORT host was stopped by police on the A406 in September 2025 while driving to collect his partner, who had broken her foot.
  • Pennant had purchased a one-day insurance policy 10 minutes before being pulled over, mistakenly believing the cover would take effect immediately.
  • District Judge Vanessa Lloyd granted a six-month conditional discharge with a £26 victim surcharge after ruling Pennant was misled by his insurance app.
  • The former winger admitted he messed up by 10 minutes but acknowledged that rules are rules after changing his plea to guilty.

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Former Arsenal star Jermaine Pennant in court after car insurance blunder

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