Capital Radio DJ Johnny Vaughan has been fined for using his mobile when driving.
The 42-year-old former Big Breakfast presenter who lives in Wandsworth could not attend his hearing at Richmond Magistrates' Court because he said his children were sick.
Vaughan phoned to apologise for not showing up and explained his children were poorly and he would be willing to appear at a later date or be dealt with without being there, entering a guilty plea.
Chairman of the bench, Mr Peters, took Vaughan's plea into account and ordered him to pay a £120 fine, £70 in court costs along with a £15 surcharge.
He also received three points on his licence.
Vaughan was caught chatting on his mobile as he drove his Fiat along Old Brompton Road in Kensington.
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