A disabled driver in Palm Beach County, Florida, was pulled over by a police officer on suspicion of using her mobile phone while driving. The officer claimed she was holding the device in her right hand, but the driver, Kathleen Thomas, 36, quickly proved the accusation false by revealing she has no right hand.
Incident Details
According to reports, the officer approached Thomas's vehicle and accused her of distracted driving. Thomas responded by lifting her right arm, showing the officer that her hand is missing. Despite this, the officer initially insisted, asking her to swear on her 'other hand'. The citation issued to Thomas was later dismissed by the same officer.
Community Reaction
The incident has sparked outrage and discussions about police conduct and disability awareness. Many have called for better training for law enforcement officers to handle such situations sensitively.
