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Manchester Evening News
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Ashlie Blakey

Man 'on mobile phone' stopped on M62 before police realise he was making a cup of tea

Police stopped a driver 'using his mobile phone' on the M62 - they then spotted he was making a cup of tea while driving.

Officers from North West Motorway Police tweeted about the incident this morning.

They said they initially stopped the man for using his mobile phone while driving along the motorway.

After he stopped, they then noticed he was halfway through making a brew.

A driver was caught making a cup of tea on the M62 (@MerPolTraffic)

He was issued with a traffic offence report.

In a tweet, North West Motorway Police said: "We couldn't believe this one!

"#MC21 stopped a vehicle on M62 for the driver using their mobile phone whilst driving.

"When he stopped the car, he noticed the driver was also in the process of making a cup of tea!!

"Needless to say, a Traffic Offence Report was issued."

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