Source: Daily_Mail
Ashley banned from driving after court dismiss defender's 'paparazzi' defence
Speedster: Ashley Cole was driving at 104mph[LNB]Chelsea defender Ashley Cole has been disqualified from driving after he was clocked driving at more than 100mph in a 50mph zone. [LNB]The England full-back claimed he was being chased by paparazzi when a speed gun recorded him driving his black Lamborghini Gallardo at 104mph. Magistrates at Kingston imposed a four-month ban and £1,000 fine.[LNB]However, Cole's legal team immediately launched a bid against the ban which will be considered later.[LNB]Cole was on the A3 in Kingston, Surrey, when he was clocked speedingand though he denied the charge he was convicted at an earlier hearing.[LNB]He was also ordered to pay a £15 victim surcharge and £300 costs to reflect his income and the seriousness of the offence.[LNB]Cole, who was not present, was warned if he did drive while disqualified, he could face prison.[LNB] His defence barrister asked for 21 days to pay, which magistrates laughed at but granted.[LNB] Not present: Cole could not attend as he was travelling to the Burnley match[LNB]Cole's lawyer Katherine Hodson said her client was "regrettably" unable to attend the hearing as he was travelling today to Chelsea's game at Burnley. An attempt by her to get sentencing adjourned was rejected.[LNB]Her application on the driving ban was expected to be considered later.[LNB] Rallying call from John Terry as he tells his Chelsea troops to turn up the heat on title rivalsChelsea 3 Birmingham 0: Carlo Ancelotti trades in diamond and hits the jackpot with three pointsJuliano Belletti offered summer return to Brazil after Chelsea block winter switch to FlamengoSpurs enter race for Eidur Gudjohnsen as West Ham fear losing out on former Chelsea starCHELSEA FC
