As rarefied as the worlds of the rich and the not-so-rich may seem, they do share some common ground, like rules. It doesn’t matter if you’re zipping around in a Lamborghini or a family van; when it comes to the law, everyone’s on the same playing field. Sadly for 32-year-old influencer Lucia Campolucci-Bordi, her need for speed has led to a stint on the pedestrian side of life.
The mother-of-two admitted to the court that relying on taxis and trains for her photo shoots would be, well, “challenging.” And let’s face it, when you’re used to cruising in your father’s company Porsche, public transport isn’t exactly the lap of luxury. But that doesn’t change the fact that she was caught tearing down the M57 near Liverpool at 93 mph. Unsurprisingly, a police officer clocked her excessive speed, which pushed her penalty point tally over the dreaded dozen, resulting in a driving ban.
True to form, the Southport-based media professional and mother didn’t go down without a fight. Pleading her case to the magistrates, she argued that her license was essential for her career and her kids. Public transportation? A nightmare. She’s a busy woman with a packed schedule, gym sessions, kickboxing, pilates, and the daily juggle of nursery drop-offs. Her exact words: “I have had a look into getting taxis and trains, but it would just be really challenging for me.”
The court, however, wasn’t swayed, reports The Express. They rejected her application for exceptional hardship and handed her a six-month driving disqualification. It’s not forever, of course, but to someone who’s always on the go, it might feel like an eternity. Still, half a year isn’t the end of the world; there’s always Uber or a helpful friend with a spare set of wheels (she does have a very supportive family).
Campolucci-Bordi is undoubtedly no stranger to the fast lane. She runs her own social media agency, which must keep her constantly on the move, though it also explains the nine penalty points already on her license from previous speeding incidents and driving without insurance. The court topped off the sentence with a $390 fine and $300 in costs and surcharge, reminding her that even influencers have to follow the rules.
