Tesla driver fined for filming bus crash on A46

By James Smith

26th Feb 2024 | Local News

Nobody was hurt in the bus crash on the A46 (image via Warwickshire OPU)
Nobody was hurt in the bus crash on the A46 (image via Warwickshire OPU)

The driver of a grey Tesla has been fined £200 and handed six points after filming the aftermath of an accident involving a bus on the A46.

Warwickshire Police's operational patrol unit officers attending to the incident - during which nobody was hurt - spotted the driver on his phone.

The force is now reminding motorists it has a "zero tolerance policy" on using phones while driving.

"This offence was recorded by officers on scene and now his £200 fine and six points are on the way in the post," a police statement said.

"I hope the video of a stationary bus was worth it.

"Please remember that any mobile phone use whilst driving is a distraction, it is a major contributory factor in many fatal and serious injury RTCs and is therefore considered one of the national fatal four.

"There is a zero tolerance policy on handheld mobile phone use whilst driving.

"The offence carries a minimum penalty of £200 fine and six points, this will impact on your insurance and if you are a new driver it will revoke your licence. Hide your phone away whilst driving."

     

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