Cruz Beckham slapped with driving ban for speeding offences just two years after passing practical test

Following the incident, Cruz, 20, shared on Instagram: "Just got done for doing 24 in a 20. Games gone. Myself I feel very safe."

Under DVLA regulations, motorists who obtain more than six penalty points within two years of obtaining their licence face automatic revocation. Cruz, who obtained his licence in September 2023, will now have to retake his theory and practical examinations.

"Cruz is gutted about it," a source close to the family told The Mail on Sunday. "It was a couple of speeding tickets, which are so easy to come by these days with 20mph zones."

Cruz has been spotted behind the wheel of several luxury vehicles in the past, including a Porsche, Land Rover and vintage Mercedes.

It follows a surge in motorists receiving penalties for breaching reduced speed limits across the UK. Nearly 500,000 motorists received fines for exceeding 20mph restrictions in 2024, representing a 66 per cent increase from the previous year.

Most notably, Cruz's father encountered similar difficulties with motoring regulations. The former Manchester United footballer and England captain avoided prosecution in 2018.

It came after lawyer Nick Freeman successfully argued a speeding notice arrived late after Sir David was caught driving a Bentley at 59mph in a 40mph zone.

However, Sir David received a six-month driving ban in 2019 for using his mobile phone while operating his car in London traffic.

The incident has reignited discussions about road safety reforms for younger motorists. The Association of British Insurers has consistently advocated for Graduated Driving Licences, highlighting that inexperienced drivers pose significant risks.

Statistics demonstrated younger motorists are disproportionately involved in serious collisions. The insurance industry body argues without substantial changes to licencing procedures, this pattern will persist.

Current regulations permit newly qualified drivers to operate vehicles without restrictions immediately after passing their practical examination. This contrasts with motorcycle licencing, which already employs a graduated system.

The ABI explained reducing collision rates amongst younger drivers would decrease insurance risks and subsequently lower premiums for this age group.

The insurance body has outlined comprehensive proposals for UK licencing reform. These include mandating a 12-month minimum learning period before candidates can attempt their practical examination, whilst reducing the starting age to 16-and-a-half years.

Additional measures would prohibit intensive driving courses and establish an intermediate licencing phase for all motorists under 25.

During this period, restrictions would limit passenger numbers for six months and impose curfews between 11pm and 4am. The proposals also suggested reducing blood alcohol limits to 20mg per 100ml for intermediate licence holders.

Research indicated younger motorists carrying multiple passengers face significantly elevated crash risks, with fatality rates quadrupling when three young passengers are present compared to solo driving.

A bereaved mother whose teenage son died in a 2021 crash has become a prominent voice in the Graduated Licencing debate. Sam Robinson's 17-year-old son Billy was among eight teenagers travelling in a VW Polo that collided with a taxi in Tongham, Surrey.

"At 2am, we got the knock on the door that every parent dreads," Mrs Robinson told the BBC. Mrs Robinson said Graduated Licences could prevent similar tragedies by deterring inexperienced motorists from high-risk situations.

However, despite the benefits, the Department for Transport confirmed it is not currently considering licence restrictions, but acknowledged "young people are disproportionately victims of tragic incidents on our roads". Officials stated they are exploring alternative safety measures as part of an upcoming road strategy.

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