Driver Caught Praying With Prayer Book While Driving
Translated & summarized from Arutz Sheva by baba
Traffic police in Israel's Lachish region stopped a driver engrossed in a prayer book, with both hands off the wheel. The driver admitted she was wrong after a policewoman explained the severe risks. The operation also led to a 1,000 shekel fine for a driver cutting into traffic, as part of a national campaign to reduce road deaths.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- A driver was stopped by traffic police in Israel's Lachish region for reading a prayer book while driving.
- The driver held the prayer book with both hands, taking them off the steering wheel.
- The driver admitted to the police that her actions were wrong.
- The operation also targeted drivers cutting into traffic, with one fined 1,000 shekels.
- The enforcement is part of a national campaign to reduce road fatalities.
Traffic police in the Lachish region of Israel stopped a female driver who was observed reading from a prayer book with both hands while driving, her gaze diverted from the road. Officers instructed her to pull over due to her unsafe driving. A policewoman explained the danger, stating, "I am also a believer, I also pray every morning... We saw you holding the prayer book with both hands while driving, your gaze was directed downwards and then back to the road, your hands were not on the steering wheel." The officer warned that "the slightest braking by the person in front of you and I will meet you in another incident..." The driver acknowledged her wrongdoing, responding, "I know I am wrong." The police operation also targeted drivers cutting into traffic at the Plugot Junction, forcing others to brake or swerve, potentially causing accidents. One driver caught in this infraction was fined 1,000 shekels. The enforcement activity was part of the "Committed to Life" campaign, led by the Traffic Division and the National Road Safety Authority, aiming to reduce road fatalities.
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