Paul McCartney’s former driving licence has gone under the hammer, and its sale has revived an interesting piece of his history connected to Coventry. The document shows that the Beatles icon was once fined for a speeding offence committed in the city many years ago.Although it’s widely remembered that the Beatles played several early shows in Coventry — notably their 1962 appearance at the Matrix Hall and two concerts at the Coventry Theatre in 1963 — fewer people know that McCartney also had a minor run-in with local authorities during that period.The recently auctioned licence sold for an impressive £15,600. This old-style document includes details of two separate convictions listed on the back, giving fans a rare glimpse into McCartney’s life off the stage.One of these entries records a speeding incident in Bath from May 11, 1969. The other, which has drawn renewed attention, happened in Coventry on February 7, 1968, confirming that even global superstars weren’t immune to traffic laws.With the sale of the licence, McCartney’s unexpected link to Coventry has resurfaced — a small but fascinating reminder that even the biggest music legends have their everyday mishaps.
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