Dejan Kulusevski faces six month driving ban after Limehouse tunnel speeding
Metropolitan Police say the offence adds at least 12 points to his licence and a sentencing hearing is set for 21 September 2026 at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court.
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Tottenham Hotspur’s Swedish winger Dejan Kulusevski will appear before a magistrate after being recorded travelling at 43 mph in a 30 mph zone inside the Limehouse Link tunnel on 28 September 2025. The speed camera captured the breach at 15:39. The Metropolitan Police have confirmed the offence will add a minimum of 12 points to his driving licence, a threshold that normally forces a six‑month disqualification.
Details of the offence
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The incident occurred while Kulusevski was driving an Audi through the tunnel that links the Isle of Dogs to the City of London. MyLondon reported that the police submitted written evidence to the court, noting the speed excess of 13 mph. The officer’s report states that the driver was clearly above the posted limit, and that the camera system automatically logged the speed.
Potential penalty and points
Under UK road‑traffic law, accumulating 12 or more penalty points on a licence typically results in an automatic six‑month driving ban. The Metropolitan Police said the points will be added to Kulusevski’s record, meaning he faces that ban unless the court accepts a hardship argument. Drivers in a similar position can apply to a magistrate to avoid disqualification if they can demonstrate exceptional hardship.
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Court hearing and mitigation
Kulusevski entered a guilty plea through the Single Justice Procedure and his case was transferred to a sentencing hearing on 21 September 2026 at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court, as MyLondon noted. In an email to the court, the player explained that he cannot attend in person because he is in training following a year‑long injury. He also highlighted family responsibilities and the need to travel for away matches.
My young family need me to drive them to appointments and, if necessary, to a hospital.
Dejan Kulusevski, Tottenham Hotspur winger
The magistrate will consider the written mitigation alongside the statutory guidelines. If the court accepts that a ban would cause exceptional hardship, it may impose a reduced penalty, such as a fine or a shorter disqualification period. Otherwise, the standard six‑month ban will be imposed, preventing Kulusevski from driving for that duration.
What happens next
The sentencing hearing on 21 September 2026 will determine the final outcome. Should a ban be ordered, Kulusevski will need to arrange alternative transport for personal and professional commitments. If the court grants a hardship exemption, he may retain his licence but could still face a monetary penalty. The decision will be recorded publicly, allowing residents to verify the result.
Questions this report answers
+What speed was Dejan Kulusevski recorded at in the Limehouse tunnel?
He was recorded travelling at 43 mph in a 30 mph speed limit zone on 28 September 2025. The excess of 13 mph triggered a speeding offence that will add at least 12 penalty points to his licence.
+How many penalty points will the offence add to his licence?
The Metropolitan Police say the offence will add a minimum of 12 penalty points. Reaching that threshold normally leads to an automatic six‑month driving ban unless a court grants a hardship exemption.
+When and where is the sentencing hearing scheduled?
The sentencing hearing is set for 21 September 2026 at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court. The court will decide whether to impose a six‑month ban, a fine, or consider a hardship exemption based on Kulusevski’s submission.
+What reasons has Kulusevski given for leniency?
He wrote to the court saying his young family relies on his driving for appointments and possible hospital trips, and that he needs a car to travel to away matches. He also noted his ongoing training after a year‑long injury.
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