‘Work from home, not car’: Bengaluru traffic police to woman using laptop while driving

“Should cancel driving licence,” one user wrote, while another asked, “Who’s at fault? Employee or employer?”

Tribune Web Desk

Chandigarh, Updated At : 08:36 PM Feb 16, 2025 IST

Bengaluru traffic police shares a picture of the woman being fined for negligent driving. Video grab/@DCPTrNorthBCP

A woman in Bengaluru was fined by the traffic police after she was caught using a laptop while driving. The incident surfaced on February 12 when the Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Traffic North, Bengaluru, shared a video of the woman using her laptop on the driver’s seat.

Following the viral video, the traffic police also shared a picture of the woman being fined for negligent driving. The DCP Traffic North captioned the post, “Work from home, not from car while driving”.

Watch the video here:

The incident quickly gained traction on social media. Multiple videos were shot by other commuters and circulated online.

The post sparked a debate among netizens, with some calling for strict action against the woman, including the cancellation of her driving licence.

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