India, July 17 -- British actor Emma Watson's six-month driving ban has become a hot topic on social media, with users reacting swiftly to news that the actor had been penalised for a speeding offence in the UK. Known globally for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series, the 35-year-old actor was found to be driving at 38mph in a 30mph zone in Banbury, Oxfordshire last July.

At the time of the incident, the actor already had nine penalty points on her driving license. The recent offence led to an automatic disqualification, along with a financial penalty. According to reports, the High Wycombe Magistrates' Court, in its hearing this week, ordered Emma to pay a total of £1,044. She was not present at the hearing,...