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Whitby driver filmed with hands behind head | Whitby driver filmed with hands behind head |
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A motorist has been found guilty of dangerous driving after he was caught driving at 62mph with both hands behind his head. | |
Richard Newton, 36, from Whitby, was filmed driving for about 30 seconds with both hands off the steering wheel, Scarborough Magistrates' Court heard. | Richard Newton, 36, from Whitby, was filmed driving for about 30 seconds with both hands off the steering wheel, Scarborough Magistrates' Court heard. |
He was caught by a police safety camera van on the A171 between Whitby and Guisborough on 9 August. | He was caught by a police safety camera van on the A171 between Whitby and Guisborough on 9 August. |
Mr Newton, who had denied the charge, argued he was in control of the car. |