Eight drivers slapped with hefty fines and bans at Bexleyheath Magistrates’ Court
Eight motorists caught speeding, drink-driving, using phones behind the wheel, and drug possession have faced the music at Bexleyheath Magistrates’ Court this May. The combined penalties top £3,000 in fines, costs, and surcharges – plus driving bans, licence points, and vehicle forfeitures.
Speeders and Phone Users Caught Across South London and Kent
- Shariff Mohammed, 53, from 123, fined a whopping £1,070 and slapped with six points after caught using a handheld phone while driving a BMW on Redcar Street in June 2024.
- Joseph Famurewa, 56, West Kensington, caught drink-driving with 59mcg alcohol per 100ml breath on May 3, 2025, in Woolwich town centre. He was fined £701 and banned from driving for 15 months, with possible reduction if he completes a rehab course.
Drug Offence Sees Tough Penalty
- Ben Wilders, 26, from Bexleyheath, fined £365 for possession of cocaine and cannabis found in Crayford on May 19, 2025. The drugs were ordered destroyed.
Magistrates Crack Down to Keep Roads Safe
These cases show a no-nonsense clampdown on reckless and illegal behaviour across South London and Kent. Magistrates handed out fines, driving bans, and licence endorsements to deter dangerous driving and drug offences. The message is clear: if you break the rules, expect to pay – and lose your licence.
