Florida woman with no right hand ticketed for holding phone in ‘right hand’ — what to know about distracted driving

A Lake Worth Beach, Florida woman was pulled over on February 11 and cited for using a wireless communications device while driving. According to the citation, a Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputy observed the device in her “right hand” as she traveled northbound on North Dixie Highway.

There’s one problem: she doesn’t have a right hand.

The woman, who goes by @slightlyoff.balance on TikTok, recorded the traffic stop and posted it online, where it quickly went viral. In the video, the deputy can be heard stating he saw the phone in her right hand. She pushes back on the spot.

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The charge — “Wireless Comm. Device/Handheld While Driving – First Offense” under Florida Statute 316.305(3)(a) — carries a civil penalty of $116…

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