Motorists would be well advised to steer clear of this woman.
A video posted online recently shows a woman using what appears to be a curling iron while driving north of Nanaimo, B.C. We're not sure how she is steering, but it clearly isn't with her hands because she doesn't touch the wheel for the entire clip. The video description says the woman was driving about 90 km/h.
"This is an example of how distracted driving has evolved," says Sgt. Steve Eassie with Saanich Police. "We can only do so much as far as expressing to people to not use electronic devices, but clearly common sense should prevail here."
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Eassie says video evidence would have been enough to charge the driver, but the clip doesn't show a license plate.
"Had that happened, it is likely charges could have been laid," he says. "We've started to evolve to use video evidence for traffic infractions."
However, Eassie stresses not to shoot an infraction while driving. Only a passenger should be recording.
"If this person were to be identified, she would most likely be charged with driving without reasonable consideration and it carries a $196 fine," Eassie says. There would be no loss or suspension of license.
If it is a B.C. driver, she could also be charged with driving without a front licence plate. However, the car could be from out of province.
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