GMB star Richard Madeley spotted picking his nose at the wheel – as drivers warned over £2k fine for ‘careless driving’

GOOD Morning Britain star Richard Madeley has been snapped picking his nose behind the wheel. The ITV host, 70, was spotted with his left pinky finger up his snout as he drove through Hampstead, north London. Richard Madeley papped appearing to pick his nose while driving Credit: Eroteme Richard Madeley driving his VW Beetle through Hampstead Credit: Eroteme Exclusive pictures taken by The Sun show the presenter cruising along in a cream VW Beetle with its roof down, donning a pair of aviator sunnies. Madeley wore a white shirt, with a loose navy tie and a black leather watch – his gold wedding ring was also visible – as he plucked away at his beak. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! In one snap, the TV star appears to put the same pinky finger near his mouth before reclaiming the steering wheel with two hands. There is no suggestion here that Madeley was driving carelessly. The TV presenter appeared to be having a proper rummage around Credit: Eroteme The ITV presenter donning a pair of aviator glasses driving a convertible VW Credit: Eroteme However some motorists may not know the seemingly innocent habit could potentially land drivers in trouble. Motoring expert Michael Bissona, of the International Drivers Association, previously told The Sun that nose-picking can be considered a form of careless driving. Bissona said: “Most people don’t realise that such a seemingly innocuous action could have legal repercussions. “The key thing here is distraction. Even something as tiny as this momentary lapse in concentration could result in a serious accident. Most read in The Sun “This is precisely why the law is put into place – not to punish nose pickers, but to encourage road safety.” The offence carries a fine of up to £2,000, with careless driving covering situations where a motorist’s standard falls below that expected of a competent and careful driver. However, an AA spokesperson said drivers would have to be “pushing it” to justify fining someone simply for clearing their nose. In Mr Madeley’s case, his driving seemed unaffected by his decision to briefly pick his nose. Richard Madely fought back tears and was comforted by GMB co-stars as he recalled Dolly Parton’s cheeky joke to him Credit: ITV Richard Madeley attends the memorial for Dame Jilly Cooper at Southwark Cathedral on January 30 Credit: Getty The AA explained the circumstances would be key, with police, prosecutors, or a court ultimately deciding whether a driver had been distracted or their driving had fallen below the required standard. The Department for Transport said enforcement of road traffic law is a matter for the police. It added that if someone was prosecuted, the court would decide whether an offence had been committed and what penalty, if any, was appropriate. It comes as Madeley was left fighting back tears this morning as he remembered meeting late superstar Dolly Parton. The GMB host had interviewed the country music icon on This Morning and struggled to compose himself while recalling the encounter during a tribute. He paused to fight back tears before remembering how Dolly kept sticking out her “little legs” during their satellite interview. Madeley then recalled telling her she had “really small feet”, prompting Dolly’s legendary quip: “Nothing grows in the shade honey!” He said the line was spontaneous, adding that while many of her one-liners were crafted, some came naturally in the moment. The Sun has approached Richard Madeley‘s team for comment.