The Verdict Is In – Girls Aloud Star faces Punishment for Driving Offences

Sarah Harding of Girls Aloud has been banned from driving for six months and slapped with a £500 fine in court today, after she was caught using her phone behind the wheel.

Earlier this month the singer was behind the wheel of her Range Rover when she was snapped chatting on her phone while driving around London.

The 31-year-old, who recently played a sold-out gig in Dublin as part of the Girls Aloud farewell tour, appeared in court for a hearing today and only spoke to confirm her identity.

Harding appeared in court in relation to driving offences today

Harding has additionally been ordered to pay a £20 victim surcharge and £85 costs, according to The Daily Mail.  The singer already had nine points on her license at the time of the incident, following three separate speeding charges.