Lydia Forte fined for driving too close to cyclist

Lydia Forte, 37, was fined £146 for driving too close to a cyclist on Chelsea Embankment. She claimed she swerved to avoid a motorcyclist. The court imposed three penalty points on her license. Forte, the Group Director of Food & Beverage at Rocco Forte Hotels, did not attend court. The cyclist reported her after capturing video evidence of the incident, which led to her admitting the offense. This fine follows a recent driving ban for her mother, Lady Aliai Forte, who was caught speeding. The Forte family has a significant history in the hotel industry, with an estimated wealth of £300 million.