A driver is reading while driving on a busy road in Melbourne. (photo No. 9)
On a busy road in Melbourne on Monday afternoon, a driver was found reading while driving, according to Channel 9.
At about 5 p.m. yesterday, a silver van drove west along Prince's Road (Princes Freeway), through the (Doherty's Road) section of Dolty Road, which was limited to 100km per hour, according to videos obtained by Radio 9. In the video, the van driver holds a book in one hand and a steering wheel in the other.
The state police, (Victoria Police), said it had been informed of the incident and would conduct further investigations.
A police spokesman said that if the video was true, it would be a very disturbing and dangerous act, endangering not only the driver itself, but also the safety of everyone in the neighborhood.
The spokesman pointed out that driving is a complex task, requiring the driver to concentrate. It is necessary for the driver to minimize the risk of distraction while driving.
In Victoria, distracted driving is a serious violation, and drivers will be fined A $387 and deducted 3 points.