Caroline Henry, the PCC for Nottinghamshire, was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court on Monday after previously admitting the offences. He was elected in May 2021 after a campaign in which he used the slogan “making Notts safe” and promised to “reduce crime with actions, not words”. The 52-year-old, who is the wife of Broxtowe MP Darren Henry, was caught speeding in a blue Mercedes and a silver Lexus with personalized number plates in 30mph zones at four locations in Nottingham last March, May and June. year. At a hearing earlier this year, magistrates were told Henry had written a letter to the court saying she was “very sorry, embarrassed and ashamed”. Two of the offenses were committed on consecutive days, the court heard. Henry was caught speeding twice near a primary school in Daybrook, Nottingham, as well as on roads in Chilwell, Beeston and the city’s A610. Speed cameras recorded her speeding up to 40mph in a 30mph zone, while other excessive speeds were recorded at 35mph and 38mph. Subscribe to First Edition, our free daily newsletter – every morning at 7am. BST Fined her £2,450 as well as disqualifying her for six months, District Judge Leo Pyle said of the offences: “What they show is that you are driving at consistent speeds above the speed limit.” On her official PCC website, Henry cited ensuring an “effective and efficient” police response to speeding as one of her priorities. Henry has been approached for comment.
