Motorist banned after driving with no hands

A motorist has been banned from driving for a year after he was caught driving with both hands behind his head.

Richard Newton, 36, from Whitby, was captured by North Yorkshire Police's mobile safety camera travelling at 62mph on the A171 near Scaling Dam reservoir at around 6.20pm on Friday 9 August 2013.

He was filmed as he drove past the safety camera van with both hands on his head and continued along the road for around 25 seconds driving at between 60 to 63mph.

The road is a two-way 'A' road with a solid white line on his side. Numerous vehicles passed him on the opposite side of the road.

Newton was found guilty at Scarborough Magistrates' Court of dangerous driving. In addition to the ban, he was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid work in the community and was fined £625 with a £60 surcharge.

Dave Brown who heads North Yorkshire Police's mobile safety camera team, said: "This case demonstrates two things, one is the sheer stupidity of some people who put others in danger, and the other is the ability of our safety camera to capture a range of offences.

"This is yet another case which shows that these cameras are about safety and not just speeding. We will take action against all manner of offences to ensure we keep our roads as safe as possible for everyone."

You can watch a video of the incident below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3M-J0jw9kwo