Football Football Beckham admits using phone while driving, police say The former England captain was charged after a civilian complained to the police they saw the 43-year-old on the phone while at the wheel of the car. AFP London 18 March, 2019 23:56 IST Beckham was charged after a civilian complained to the police about the former using a mobile phone while driving. - Getty Images AFP London 18 March, 2019 23:56 IST David Beckham has admitted driving his Bentley in London while using a mobile phone, police said on Monday.The former England captain was charged after a civilian complained to the police they saw the 43-year-old on the phone while at the wheel of the car.“The Met (Metropolitan Police) understands a postal guilty plea was subsequently received by Bromley Magistrates' Court,” police said.The ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid player was said to have been witnessed driving his 2018 Bentley while using his phone on November 21.Two months earlier, Beckham was accused of “shirking his responsibility” as a role model after avoiding prosecution on a speeding charge because of a technicality.Enlisting the services of celebrity lawyer Nick Freeman, who is dubbed “Mr Loophole”, Beckham accepted he drove at 59 miles (95 kilometres) per hour in a 40 mph zone in west London in January last year.READ: 'Shocked' Hudson-Odoi called into England squadBut Beckham did not face further action because a notice of intended prosecution (NIP) was not received until one day after the statutory 14-day time limit.This prompted Joshua Harris, director of campaigns for road safety charity Brake, to say it was “hugely disappointing” to see the role model “shirking his responsibility and getting off a speeding prosecution on a mere technicality”.Beckham was sent another NIP over the latest incident and was subsequently charged on February 5, according to court staff.ALSO READ: Overmars extends Ajax contract amid Arsenal linksUsing a hand-held mobile phone while driving in Britain is illegal.The matter is listed to be heard at the court in Bromley, in the London suburbs, on Tuesday, but Beckham is not expected to attend and members of the press and public will not be admitted.The hearing will be an administrative one where a single magistrate may choose to impose points or a fine.Freeman also assisted Beckham in overturning an eight-month driving ban in 1999 after arguing that the footballer was trying to escape a paparazzi photographer. Subscribe to our daily newsletter Get your daily dose of Sportstar with handpicked stories delivered right to your inbox! SUBSCRIBE Please enter a valid email address.