Handless Florida Driver Ticketed for Phone Use; Officer Withdraws Citation

A Florida woman was cited for holding a cellphone while driving during a routine traffic stop even though she has no hands. Court documents and body camera footage later led authorities to drop the citation.

The incident took place when officers pulled the woman over. The citation listed the violation as holding a phone in her hand. The woman informed officers that she does not have hands due to an amputation. Police nonetheless recorded the observation in the citation, according to reports drawing from the body camera recording and court records.

The woman, who has a limb difference, later spoke publicly about the stop. In comments reported by CBS News she said “limb difference is normal.”

The citation was ultimately dropped after review of the body camera evidence. The Hill reported that local media first highlighted the discrepancy between the citation and the woman’s physical condition. No court appearance is now required.