Viral Bodycam Shows Florida Deputy Ticketing One-Handed Driver for Phone Use

Bodycam footage has gone viral, garnering millions of views and criticism, showing a Florida deputy issuing a ticket for phone use while driving to a woman who is missing her right hand.

29 May, 21:42 — 29 May, 21:42

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Why this matters

This incident raises questions about law enforcement discretion, the interpretation of traffic laws, and public perception of police conduct, especially when viral content brings such encounters to widespread attention.

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A Florida deputy issued a traffic ticket to a driver missing her right hand for allegedly using a phone while driving
Bodycam video of the incident has gone viral
The incident has generated significant criticism

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The bodycam video has generated millions of views

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Fox NewsMixed73d ago

Viral bodycam captures Florida deputy's traffic stop unravel as he accuses one-handed driver of holding phone

Bodycam video of a Florida deputy issuing a ticket for using a phone while driving to a woman missing her right hand has gone viral, generating millions of views and criticism.

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YahooMostly Factual73d ago