Jeremy Clarkson has 'helpfully' suggested he'll continue to drive during the coronavirus pandemic, despite the government and NHS's plea for everyone to stay home whenever possible.
The former Top Gear host, who was fired from the BBC after hangrily punching a producer, insisted you can't pass on the virus inside a car... which defies all the medical evidence to the contrary.
Writing in his Sun column, 59-year-old Clarkson said key workers who absolutely have to leave home to get to work should do so in a car.
"It's a means of transport that's virus proof," he wrote.
"You can't be infected when you're inside it and you can't pass your infection on to anyone else."
The Grand Tour presenter went on: "During the Covid-19 outbreak, when it's important we keep our distance, all parking restrictions should be lifted.
"Cars should be allowed to use both bus and cycle lanes and all traffic cameras should be turned off. I know this flies in the face of what the ecomentalists say is good for us but buses are petri dishes so park them at the depot.
"Trains and the Tube are no better, so turn off the power immediately," he added.
COVID-19, the infection caused by the novel coronavirus, can be passed person to person in a number of ways, including inside cars if an infected person coughs, sneezes or leaves saliva inside.
While scientists are still finding out more about the virus, it can live on a number of surfaces for hours or even days - which is why it's so important to wash your hands with soap and water at regular intervals.
Meanwhile, police have been criticised for using their resources to stop drivers at local tourist spots and tell them to go home - but there's a good reason for it.
While you might think it's better to get your government-sanctioned exercise somewhere far away from other people, the more cars on the road mean a higher risk of accidents - which could then take away valuable resources from the already overwhelmed NHS.
