‘Rushing’ judge caught speeding to court three times vows to use bus instead

A judge has apologised and vowed to use the bus instead after he was caught speeding while “rushing” to court.

Deputy District Judge Charles Crow was handed nine penalty points on his driving licence for three separate speeding offences between November 2023 and March 2026, the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) said.

He apologised and said he was “embarrassed” by his conduct, vowing to use more public transport and speed-limiting controls when driving, as well as improving his time management.

Judge Crow was given formal advice for misconduct.

The JCIO said in a public notice about the misconduct proceedings: “Judge Crow apologised and stated that he was embarrassed by his conduct.

“He accepted responsibility for the offences and acknowledged that they amounted to misconduct.

“He explained that the offences occurred while travelling to or from court and that rushing had been a contributing factor.

“He outlined steps taken to prevent recurrence, including greater use of public transport, improved time management, and increased use of speed-limiting controls when driving.”

He was put through fast-track misconduct proceedings after accepting wrongdoing.

Judicial misconduct hearings take place in private.

A spokesperson for the JCIO said: “The Lady Chief Justice, with the Lord Chancellor’s agreement, has issued Deputy District Judge Charles Crow with formal advice for misconduct.”