Man fined for speeding while driving without valid licence

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 15 Oct, 18:02 · Archive

Philip Clover was caught speeding on the M5 near Worcester while driving without a valid licence.

Philip Clover, 42, of Mereside, Shrewsbury, was caught speeding on the M5 near Worcester in a Vauxhall Vivaro on 21 December 2025. He was also found to have no valid driving licence at the time.

Clover's licence had been refused in May 2015 on account of a disability. He never entered a plea to the charges against him.

He was found guilty in his absence at Worcester Magistrates' Court on Wednesday 14 October. The magistrates imposed fines totalling £880 and added six points to his driving record.

How it is being reported

• Vauxhall driver caught breaking 70mph speed limit was refused licence over disabilityPhilip Clover was fined and given points after speeding on the M5 near Worcester while driving without a licence refused due to disabilityWorcester News · 15 Oct, 17:33
• Vauxhall driver caught breaking 70mph speed limit was refused licence over disabilityPhilip Clover was fined and given points after speeding on the M5 near Worcester while driving without a licence refused due to disabilityMalvern Gazette · 15 Oct, 17:33

In this story: Philip Clover · Worcester Magistrates' Court · M5 · Worcester · Shrewsbury

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