Poster flute
This was found on a traffic stop by a Canadian officer.
Halton Regional Police Service, Burlington District

Flutes and driving don't mix

Police often target people who use cell phones while driving, but a Canadian officer recently made a discovery that takes distracted driving to a new level.

An officer in Burlington, Ontario, made a traffic stop of a distracted driver, expecting to find a cell phone. But they were surprised to find that the driver was actually playing a flute with both hands!

Here’s how the Halton Regional Police Service, Burlington District, described the incident on Twitter:

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