Banned Paris faces jail for speeding

Paris Hilton could face a jail sentence after she was arrested for speeding in her car on a suspended licence.

The 26-year-old socialite was driving her blue 2007 Bentley Continental GTC Convertible with the headlights turned off along Sunset Strip in Hollywood yesterday evening when officers reportedly pulled the heiress over.

A spokesman from LA Sheriff 's Headquarters Bureau said: "Officers became suspicious when they saw a car speeding along Sunset Boulevard with no headlights on.

"She was arrested for driving on a suspended licence, which is a misdemeanour. Her car was impounded and she was cited and released."

Long arm of th law: Paris is pulled over by the police

The police said Hilton was alone and there was no sign of drink or drugs. Sources say the offence could result in jail or a $1,000 fine. A court date was not immediately set.

A teary eyed Paris Hilton leaves the scene of the crime

She was on her way home from buying DVDs at Virgin Megastores in West Hollywood after spending the day at home for a photo shoot, her publicist Elliot Mintz said.

Mintz said Hilton didn't realise the headlights were not on because she had just left a brightly lit parking structure.

Last month the star was sentenced to three years probation and ordered to attend an alcohol programme after pleading guility to drunk driving in September.

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