Don't drink and drive.... don't text and drive. Those are all too common statements to remind drivers to be at their best when behind the wheel. But, don't drive and play video games?
A driver caught speeding at 107 miles per hour on Interstate 35 in Clay County, Missouri, was playing video games while he was behind the wheel.
The Claycomo Police Department says the incident took place December 27th; the driver, whose name has not been released, was distracted and didn’t see an officer in a nearby lane. The driver also had a suspended license.
A court date and charges are pending against the driver.
The incident took place just a few days before the grace period ended in Missouri, which allows law enforcement to issue fines for violations like texting while driving. The law prohibits holding a cellphone, sending or reading text messages, and recording or streaming videos while driving. Those caught face a $150 fine for the first offense, with fines rising to $500 for repeat offenses.
