Deputy Issues Citation to Driver Without Right Hand
A Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputy stopped a woman in February for holding a phone in her right hand. After the stop, the deputy learned the driver had no right hand and later asked the court to dismiss the citation.
thesouthafrican.comA Palm Beach County Sheriff's deputy stopped a driver in February after observing the use of a phone in the right hand. When the driver lowered the window, the deputy saw that the driver had no right hand. The deputy issued a citation to the 36-year-old driver anyway.
This week the same deputy asked the court to dismiss the citation. The driver told CBS News she is glad the matter is resolved but hopes for improved police training.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
2 events- February 2026
Deputy stopped driver for phone use and issued citation.
1 source@CBSNews - May 2026
Deputy requested court to dismiss the citation.
1 source@CBSNews
Potential Impact
- 01
Court may dismiss the citation after the deputy's request.
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