Officer accuses disabled driver of holding phone with missing hand
A traffic stop in Florida gained attention after an officer accused a disabled driver of holding a phone with her missing right hand. The driver, who does not have a right hand, contested the officer's claims during the incident, which was recorded on bodycam. The encounter has sparked discussions about the treatment of disabled individuals by law enforcement.
- ▪The incident occurred during a traffic stop in Florida.
- ▪The driver is disabled and is missing her right hand.
- ▪Bodycam footage captured the exchange between the officer and the driver.
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Toggle PlayOfficer accuses disabled driver of holding phone with missing handNewsFeedOfficer accuses disabled driver of holding phone with missing handA traffic stop in Florida has gone viral after an officer accused a disabled driver of holding a phone in her right hand while driving. The driver, who is missing her right hand, repeatedly challenged the officer’s account during the encounter captured on bodycam video.Published On 30 May 202630 May 2026SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
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