Virtual insanity! Police catch idiot driver holding a ZOOM video call at the wheel on his way to work
- Driver stopped by police for holding a Zoom call on the way to work in Reading
- Officers then discovered he was driving without a full licence or insurance
- Thames Valley Police’s roads unit said driver was ‘reported’ and the car seized
Police caught an idiot driver in the middle of a Zoom video call while behind the wheel as he made his way to work yesterday.
Officers on patrol in Reading on Tuesday night spotted a vehicle and pulled it over, Thames Valley Police’s roads unit said.
After spotting him in the middle of a Zoom call during the journey, they carried out background checks on the car.
Officers discovered he was driving on a provisional licence and without any insurance.
Police caught a driver in Reading in the middle of a Zoom conference on his way to work on Tuesday evening
Officers seized the vehicle and say they ‘reported,’ the driver.
Using a hands-free device is currently not illegal under UK law, however drivers can get six penalty points and a £200 fine if you use a hand-held phone when driving.
The police could give you a fixed penalty of £300 and 6 penalty points to people caught driving while uninsured.
Driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence carries a fine of up to £1,000, up to six points on your licence and a possible disqualification.
TVP Roads Policing tweeted: ‘Driver stopped tonight in Reading whilst he was on the way to work and having a Zoom video call with others during the journey.
‘Further checks showed he only had a provisional licence and no insurance. Car seized and driver reported.’
Locals expressed their shock at the stupidity of the driver.
Nigel Ponting said: ‘Just when you think you’ve heard everything.
‘God help us. Great job guys stopping this idiot.’
Another said: ‘Beyond belief what you must come across. But that’s what makes the job interesting I suppose.’
MailOnline has approached Thames Valley Police for a comment.