Motorway madness: Woman caught reading a book while driving News National Author Newstalk ZB Staff , Publish Date Sat, 11 Aug 2018, 12:37PM Motorway madness: Woman caught reading a book while driving News National Author Newstalk ZB Staff , Publish Date Sat, 11 Aug 2018, 12:37PM A video showing a woman reading a book while driving on the northern motorway in Auckland yesterday has brought a warning from the police about the life-changing dangers of being distracted on the road. The video shows a motorcyclist driving past a red car when he notices the woman driver reading a book. He slows down for the car to pass, beeps a horn, gestures with a hand and shouts at the car driver "Put that f.... s... away. The motorcyclist drives past the car a third time before the video ends. Members of the Highway Express Truck NZ Facebook page, where the video appears, have shared their experiences of unorthodox behaviour by drivers, including a person cleaning their teeth, reading books, newspapers, folding washing, doing makeup, filling out a form and shaving with a razor. Senior Sergeant Brett Henshaw said it is important that all drivers drive without distraction. "Nobody wants to share the road with a driver who isn't paying full attention. It just takes one person, being distracted for one second, to potentially cause a life-changing crash," he said. Henshaw said the footage, which appears to show the licence plate number of the car, has been referred to the Road Policing team for review and further action where appropriate. Anyone who witnesses dangerous driving behaviour is encouraged to report it immediately to the police via 111. Other traffic offences can be reported on *555. Get the App Take your Radio, Podcasts and Music with you Get the iHeart App Close Get more of the radio, music and podcasts you love with the FREE iHeartRadio app. Scan the QR code to download now. Download from the app stores Stream unlimited music, thousands of radio stations and podcasts all in one app. iHeartRadio is easy to use and all FREE Latest 1 minute ago Type Listen Former Finance Minister says latest inflation rate points to 'stagflation' Read more 6 minutes ago Type Listen Govt's new guidelines for sick kids could cause havoc for parents Read more 17 minutes ago Type Listen "We have done our best": Police Minister's disappointed by rejection of latest pay offer Read more 27 minutes ago Type Watch video 'Blindsided and betrayed': Bid for two more years of Rotorua homeless motels shocks Read more 32 minutes ago Type Read article Class warfare: Education Ministry cuts 'strike at heart', Govt promises to reinvest Read more 1 hour ago Type Listen Morning Edition: 18 April 2024 Read more National Rotorua emergency housing motels: Ministry of Housing and... Read Article Meth driver Jacob Greacen jailed for Taranaki... Read Article National MP Erica Stanford takes on Auckland... Read Article Latest 1 minute ago Type Listen Former Finance Minister says latest inflation rate points to 'stagflation' Read more 6 minutes ago Type Listen Govt's new guidelines for sick kids could cause havoc for parents Read more 17 minutes ago Type Listen "We have done our best": Police Minister's disappointed by rejection of latest pay offer Read more 27 minutes ago Type Watch video 'Blindsided and betrayed': Bid for two more years of Rotorua homeless motels shocks Read more 32 minutes ago Type Read article Class warfare: Education Ministry cuts 'strike at heart', Govt promises to reinvest Read more 1 hour ago Type Listen Morning Edition: 18 April 2024 Read more Latest Video Section National 'Blindsided and betrayed': Bid for two more years of Rotorua homeless motels shocks Type Read article Read more Section Opinion Heather du Plessis-Allan: The smaller rugby ball for women is already controversial Type Read article Read more Latest Audio Section Early Edition Govt's new guidelines for sick kids could cause havoc for parents Type Read article Read more Section Mike Hosking Breakfast "We have done our best": Police Minister's disappointed by rejection of latest pay offer Type Read article Read more
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