A suspected drug driver was arrested after deciding to film himself behind the wheel spectacularly backfired.
The astonishing scenes happened in Anfield on Sunday.
The man decided to film while he was at the wheel of his black Volkswagen Tiguan - reaching out of his window and pointing his camera at himself.
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But he was caught in the act as his bizarre recording was done in full view of a police officer sat in traffic at the junction of Belmont Road and Oakfield Road.
The 26-year-old driver from Norris Green was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after police carried out a roadside test around 3pm on Sunday.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "We arrested a man seen by officers filming himself driving in Anfield on Sunday.
"At about 3pm, an officer waiting at traffic lights at the junction of Belmont Road and Oakfield Road noticed the driver of a black VW Tiguan filming himself out of the driver side window while driving through the junction.
"The car was stopped and following a roadside test, a 26-year-old man from Norris Green was arrested on suspicion of drug driving. He has been released under investigation."
A Merseyside Police Roads Policing spokesperson added: “Our officers proactively police the road network in Merseyside every day to keep road users safe, and are trained and experienced in spotting driving that risks public safety.
“Drivers who by the manner of their driving and those who get behind the having drunk too much alcohol or taken drugs pose a very real danger to pedestrians, cyclists and other drivers.
“We will continue to patrol Merseyside’s roads, but if you are aware of a motorist taking to the roads having taken drugs or drunk too much, please get in touch.”
To report a crime DM @MerPolCC or message the police on Facebook ‘ Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.
Alternatively, call 101 and in an emergency, always call 999.
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