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Disabled Driver Stops Cop's Distracted Driving Claim After Arm Lift
Cop pulls over disabled driver for ‘using phone in right hand’ – then she lifts her arm
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A police officer in Palm Beach County, Florida, stopped Kathleen Thomas, a disabled driver, for allegedly using her phone while driving. However, she revealed she has no right hand, leading to a humorous exchange. The officer eventually dismissed her citation after realizing the misunderstanding.
- 01Kathleen Thomas, 36, was stopped by a police officer for suspected distracted driving in Palm Beach County, Florida.
- 02The officer claimed he saw her holding a phone in her right hand, but Thomas demonstrated she has no right hand.
- 03During the stop, Thomas humorously suggested they end the encounter, but the officer insisted on further questioning.
- 04The officer asked her to swear she wasn't using her phone, which she did with her left arm, leading to a light-hearted moment.
- 05Ultimately, the officer dismissed the citation after understanding the situation.
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In a recent incident in Palm Beach County, Florida, a police officer stopped 36-year-old Kathleen Thomas, suspecting her of distracted driving for allegedly holding her phone in her right hand. However, the situation took a humorous turn when Thomas raised her right arm to reveal she has no right hand. The officer initially insisted on questioning her further, asking her to put a 'hand to God' to swear she wasn't using her phone while driving. Thomas complied by lifting her left arm, which added to the light-hearted nature of the encounter. Despite the officer's initial insistence on the citation, he ultimately dismissed it upon realizing the misunderstanding. This incident highlights not only the importance of understanding the circumstances surrounding drivers but also brought a moment of levity in an otherwise serious situation.
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