Driver Receives Hefty Fine for Mobile Phone Misuse During Banana Bread Indulgence A motorist in the United Kingdom has been fined $387 for carelessly holding her mobile phone while behind the wheel, despite claiming that she was only holding a piece of banana bread at the time. According to reports, the driver was captured by a speed camera on the M42 motorway near Birmingham. The image allegedly showed her holding what appeared to be a mobile phone in her right hand. However, the driver vehemently denied using her phone and claimed that she was simply holding a piece of banana bread. She further stated that she had been taking a break from driving and was using her left hand to steer while holding the banana bread in her right. Despite her explanation, the police rejected her claim, stating that the evidence from the speed camera clearly showed her using a mobile phone. They issued her a fine of $387 and three penalty points on her driving license. The incident has sparked a debate about the accuracy of speed cameras and the potential for false positives. Some motorists have questioned whether the cameras can accurately distinguish between mobile phones and other objects, such as food items. The police have defended the accuracy of their speed cameras, stating that they are carefully calibrated and not prone to false positives. They have also urged drivers to be vigilant about using mobile phones while driving and to avoid any distractions that could compromise their safety and that of other road users. The driver has not appealed the fine and has stated that she will be more careful in the future. She has also expressed her frustration at being fined for something she insists she did not do.A lawyer is taking on transport authorities after she was fined $387 and lost 10 demerit points for “using a phone” behind the wheel. However, the “square object” captured by cameras was a piece of banana bread, not a device.A lawyer is taking on transport authorities after she was fined $387 and lost 10 demerit points for “using a phone” behind the wheel. However, the “square object” captured by cameras was a piece of banana bread, not a device. Sydney woman Merridy Gordon was driving home from Canberra in January when mobile detection cameras detected her using her phone behind the wheel. She received a notice in February, informing her of the fine and 10 demerit point loss. Confused, Gordon checked the images online and realized the item in her lap was a snack, not her phone. She wrote to Transport for NSW (TfNSW) and explained the situation, but they said she would have to take the matter to court. She presented her case in court, and the magistrate dismissed the infringement, stating that it was clear from the photos that she was not holding a phone. TfNSW was ordered to reimburse Gordon’s legal fees and reinstate her demerit points. Gordon criticized government departments for disregarding individuals’ concerns. TfNSW maintains that the mobile phone detection camera program is crucial for road safety, with checks and balances to minimize misidentification. In cases of uncertainty, drivers can opt to have the matter resolved in court.A distracted driver was handed a hefty fine after being caught red-handed holding a snack while behind the wheel. The woman was snapped by a mobile speed camera as she drove along a busy road in the early hours of the morning. Officers were left baffled when they examined the footage and saw the driver holding a loaf of banana bread in her right hand. The woman, who has not been identified, was handed a $387 fine and lost three demerit points. Police said the incident served as a reminder to drivers to be fully focused on the road. “It’s important to remember that any distraction, no matter how small, can have deadly consequences,” a police spokesman said. “We urge all drivers to put their phones away, eat their breakfast before they get behind the wheel, and pay attention to the road.”