Judge handed nine penalty points on his driving licence after being caught speeding three times while rushing to court
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A judge has been disciplined 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 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.
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.'
A judge has been handed nine penalty points on his driving licence after being caught speeding three times while rushing to court (File image)
Crow was put through fast-track misconduct proceedings after accepting wrongdoing.
The Lady Chief Justice, Baroness Carr, and Lord Chancellor, Alex Norris, issued Crow with the advice for misconduct after he voluntarily reported the offences.
The public notice issued by the JCIO did not specify where the offences took place, nor how far Crow was above the speed limit.
Drivers receive three points for a 'band A', or more minor infringement, for example driving up to 40mph in a 30mph zone or up to 90mph on a motorway.
More serious speeding is punished with a higher number of points, a fine and possibly disqualification.
Judicial misconduct hearings take place in private.
A spokesman 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.'
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