Mohamed Salah’s latest predicament stems not from his on-pitch performances or his post-Liverpool career, but from a traffic offense that escalated from a minor speeding violation into a court ruling following ignored legal notices.
Warrington Magistrates’ Court issued a six-month driving ban against the Egyptian star in the UK, alongside ordering him to pay a total financial penalty of £1,044.
The case dates back to March 27, 2026, when speed cameras recorded an electric Rolls-Royce Spectre—valued at approximately £400,000—traveling at 36 mph in a designated 30 mph zone.
However, the ruling does not signify that the court established Salah as the driver at the time of the offense; the specific speeding charge was withdrawn, and the player was instead convicted for failing to provide information identifying the person behind the wheel.
Salah received official requests to disclose the driver’s identity, followed by two court summonses, but failed to respond or submit a plea. Consequently, the case was processed in absentia under single justice procedure rules behind closed doors.
The total financial penalty comprises a £660 fine, £120 in court costs, and a £264 victim surcharge, alongside penalty points that ultimately triggered the six-month driving disqualification.
This does not mark the first traffic incident associated with Salah. In 2022, a Ferrari registered in his name was recorded driving at 63 mph in a 50 mph zone, resulting in a £200 fine and three penalty points. Additionally, a 2018 incident involving alleged mobile phone use while driving near Anfield was investigated but closed due to insufficient evidence.
The ruling arrives following Salah’s departure from Liverpool to join Trabzonspor, concluding an Anfield career during which he recorded 257 goals in 442 appearances. While the driving ban will have minimal impact on his daily routine in Turkey, it remains enforceable should he attempt to drive within the UK.
