Helen Flanagan Faces Driving Ban Despite Claims of Hardship
Helen Flanagan has been banned from driving for six months after failing to provide driver information, despite her claims of financial hardship
Helen Flanagan, Merseyside, Driving Ban, Court, Speeding, Financial Hardship
Merseyside: So, Helen Flanagan, the former Coronation Street star, just got hit with a six-month driving ban. She was in court because she didn’t tell the police who was driving her car when it got caught speeding. She claimed it would be a real struggle for her, but the magistrates weren’t convinced.
She said her boyfriend was behind the wheel when the speeding happened, but that didn’t help her case. The court slapped her with a £2,000 fine and some extra costs, too. Helen argued that living in a remote area makes it tough for her without a car, especially with three kids to take care of.
She mentioned how hard it is financially and that she can’t just hop in a taxi all the time. It’s about £10 for a ride to her son’s nursery, and that adds up quickly. She’s trying to juggle being a mom and making money through social media, but it’s not easy.
Helen also talked about needing her car for her older kids’ activities and to see her therapist. Plus, she has to meet her ex, Scott Sinclair, to drop off the kids. It sounds like a lot on her plate, especially with her anxiety and ADHD issues.
When asked if her boyfriend could drive her car while she’s banned, she wasn’t having it. She felt it would be unfair for him to take that away from her. Her lawyer tried to paint her as a struggling single mom, but the magistrates still decided on the ban.
In the end, she nodded when they handed down the sentence and offered to pay the fine in installments. It’s a tough spot for her, but the court had to stick to the rules.