Simon Pegg has been banned from driving

Simon Pegg has been banned from driving for six months after picking up his fourth speeding ticket in three years.

The Hot Fuzz actor was ordered to stay off the roads after his most recent offence in January of last year when he was caught travelling at 63mph on a 40mph duel carriageway in north London.

Wimbledon magistrates court handed the star four penalty points on his licence , which took him to a total of 13, and disqualified him from driving for six months.

He was also fined £660 with £85 costs after admitting one charge of speeding on the A41 Hendon Way in his Mercedes electric hybrid.

The actor didn't appear in court, but his lawyer insisted he took "full responsibility" for his wrongdoing.