Eavis escapes court driving ban

Michael Eavis admitted the offence to magistrates

Glastonbury festival founder Michael Eavis has been fined for speeding and given three penalty points.

The 68-year-old already had nine points but was spared a ban after Taunton magistrates heard he needed his licence to look after his 92-year-old mother.

The farmer was caught by a speed camera travelling at 60mph in a 50mph zone on the M5 in February this year.

He admitted the offence in court and was fined £60 and ordered to pay £35 court costs.

Mr Eavis said: ""I also have cattle seven miles away so I need to drive out there at funny times.

"They didn't accept I needed to drive for the festival."