Deputy District Judge Charles Crow has been formally disciplined after accumulating nine penalty points on his driving licence for speeding offences committed between November 2023 and March 2026, the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office (JCIO) confirmed. The incidents occurred while Crow was travelling to or from court, during which he was reportedly rushing to fulfill his judicial duties.

Following an internal investigation, Crow acknowledged his responsibility, apologized, and described feeling embarrassed by his actions. He accepted that his speeding constituted misconduct and voluntarily reported the offences, prompting the JCIO to conduct fast-track disciplinary proceedings. As a result, Crow received formal advice for misconduct from the Lady Chief Justice, Baroness Carr, and the Lord Chancellor, Alex Norris.

In a statement released by the JCIO, Crow outlined measures he has taken to prevent future occurrences, including increased reliance on public transportation, better time management, and the use of speed-limiting devices while driving. The JCIO’s public notice did not disclose the specific locations of the speeding offences or exact speeds involved.

Under UK traffic regulations, minor speeding violations—classified as ‘band A’ offences—can result in three penalty points. These typically include exceeding speed limits by modest margins, such as driving up to 40 mph in a 30 mph zone or up to 90 mph on motorways. More severe speeding breaches carry heavier penalties, including additional points, fines, and potential disqualification.

Judicial misconduct hearings are generally conducted in private, though the formal advice issued in this case was made public. A JCIO spokesman emphasized that the disciplinary action followed Crow’s acceptance of wrongdoing and voluntary disclosure of the offences.