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OPP conduct ‘puzzling’ investigation in Chatham-Kent
Yesterday at 9:45 a.m. the Chatham-Kent, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) was on patrol of the 401 Highway westbound, near Communications Road.
An OPP officer observed the driver of a red Ford F150 pick up truck driving with a newspaper on the steering wheel. The driver was so distracted; he didn’t notice the police vehicle beside him for over a minute. The vehicle was stopped and further investigation revealed that he was completing a puzzle while driving.
A 54 year old St Thomas, Ontario man has been charged with Careless Driving under the Highway Traffic Act.
Distracted driving kills! As a driver, it is your responsibility to direct your entire attention to driving safely.
janice
August 2, 2012 at 1:16 pm
Not only should this driver get a carless driving charge he should be charged with stupidness!
ckryder
August 2, 2012 at 4:32 pm
Really, should this person be allowed to drive at all? He obviously has difficulty in making correct decisions.
Jennifer
August 2, 2012 at 5:11 pm
Unbelievable? I have seen this happen on the 401. Not sure what people are thinking.
Ex-Liberal
August 2, 2012 at 8:11 pm
I’ve heard that crossword puzzles can be highly addictive. As such, the Ontario government needs to initiate a ‘crossword puzzle user registry’. This way they can be sure to know who’s at risk of becoming crossword puzzle abusers and recklessly putting the public at risk. AND… it would fit in nicely with the current ontario governments political platform/ideals.
Daniel Christian
August 3, 2012 at 2:51 pm
This person should loose his licence for no less than 90 days and charged with I,D,U,I (Idiot Driving under the influence of stupidity). Add 30 days to the sentance if he appiels the desison.
sundowner
August 6, 2012 at 7:56 pm
how is this any different than driving with a dog in your lap???
me
August 8, 2012 at 4:49 am
Its not different than driving with a dog on your lap. Careless or drive while crowded would be appropriate charges
Wallace Burger
August 8, 2012 at 3:58 pm
I heard if it had been a non-hand held puzzle things would have been fine! Invention opportunity, non-hand held puzzles for those who just can’t be forced to do one thing at a time! And agree, I love seeing people drive around with a loving pooch on their lap and nothing is done! But GOD forbid I hold my phone! I think we should ban everything, no more coffee as that must be a bigger distraction than a phone and unless they have a long straw, its hand held!
Michael Cowtan
August 14, 2012 at 4:08 pm
Of course you are paying attention while you are talking on the phone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Flk9ObXzxvM&feature=player_embedded
Wallace Burger
August 14, 2012 at 6:06 pm
Sorry I was texting while driving, didn’t see your last post!
ex-citizen
August 16, 2012 at 7:19 pm
Grabbing a quick swig of coffee takes a lot less attention than reading , come on give your head a shake..I can take a drink of coffee with eye’s on the road , i cannot read and and watch the road!