Technology is a great help, but not if you want to fake your sincerity for a cause, and a senator has recently when he was caught using a virtual background of his home to hide the fact that he was driving during a Zoom meeting — on the same day a bill to ban distracted driving was introduced.

Andrew Brenner, an Ohio state senator, decided to use a virtual background of his home office during a Zoom meeting to hide the fact that he was, in reality, driving.

The footage of the meeting was live-streamed to the public with the state’s controlling board. Brenner was spotted wearing a seat belt, which gave away his act.

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Glimpses of the road were also spotted behind him and he was also constantly looking at the road and turning his head while changing lanes — which is a good habit while driving but not when attending a Zoom meeting.

The Republican, who actively took part in the conversation and answered all questions directed towards him, claims he "wasn't distracted" during the meeting and was paying attention.

"I wasn’t distracted. I was paying attention to the driving and listening to it [the meeting]," he was quoted by local media. "And I've actually been on other calls, numerous calls while driving. Phone calls for the most part, but on video calls, I'm not paying attention to the video. To me, it’s like a phone call."

However, some social media users could not stop trolling the senator for this act as his faux pas coincided with the introduction of the bill to penalise unsafe driving.

"Distracted driving is a choice that must be as culturally unacceptable as drunk driving is today, and strengthening our current laws will lead to more responsible driving," state's Republican governor, Mike DeWine said.

Technology is a great help, but not if you want to fake your sincerity for a cause, and a senator has recently when he was caught using a virtual background of his home to hide the fact that he was driving during a Zoom meeting — on the same day a bill to ban distracted driving was introduced.

Technology is a great help, but not if you want to fake your sincerity for a cause, and a senator has recently when he was caught using a virtual background of his home to hide the fact that he was driving during a Zoom meeting — on the same day a bill to ban distracted driving was introduced. Andrew Brenner, an Ohio state senator, decided to use a virtual background of his home office during a Zoom meeting to hide the fact that he was, in reality, driving. The footage of the meeting was live-streamed to the public with the state’s controlling board. Brenner was spotted wearing a seat belt, which gave away his act. This Ohio State Senator thought he was slick, using a Zoom background of his home office while driving... debating a bill for harsher penalties for distracted driving https://t.co/XfangsLaHX pic.twitter.com/r55ti7bsma — Brody Logan (@BrodyLogan) May 6, 2021 × Glimpses of the road were also spotted behind him and he was also constantly looking at the road and turning his head while changing lanes — which is a good habit while driving but not when attending a Zoom meeting. The Republican, who actively took part in the conversation and answered all questions directed towards him, claims he "wasn't distracted" during the meeting and was paying attention. "I wasn’t distracted. I was paying attention to the driving and listening to it [the meeting]," he was quoted by local media. "And I've actually been on other calls, numerous calls while driving. Phone calls for the most part, but on video calls, I'm not paying attention to the video. To me, it’s like a phone call." However, some social media users could not stop trolling the senator for this act as his faux pas coincided with the introduction of the bill to penalise unsafe driving. "Distracted driving is a choice that must be as culturally unacceptable as drunk driving is today, and strengthening our current laws will lead to more responsible driving," state's Republican governor, Mike DeWine said.

Ohio state senator caught in car in meeting for ban on distracted driving

Former England footballer <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?q=David+Beckham">David Beckham</a> was on Thursday disqualified from driving for six months after using his phone while behind the wheel.

The 44-year-old had previously admitted the offence after being spotted by a member of the public as he drove his Bentley in London on November 21.

At Bromley Magistrates Court, south of London, Beckham was given six penalty points on his licence, fined £750 (868 euros, $975), and ordered to pay £100 to prosecution costs and a £75 surcharge fee.

District Judge Catherine Moore said he already had six points on his licence for previous speeding matters, meaning he reached the 12-point limit which triggers a disqualification.

The ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid player was present in court. Wearing a dark grey suit and tie, he spoke to give his full name, date of birth and address.

Prosecuting lawyer Matthew Spratt said he had been photographed by a member of the public as he held his phone while driving in "slowly moving traffic".

Defence lawyer Gerrard Tyrrell said Beckham was travelling slowly and has "no recollection of the day in question or this particular incident".

He added, "There is no excuse for what took place but his view is as he cannot remember... he's going to plead guilty and that's what he's done."

Last year, Beckham drew criticism after avoiding a charge of speeding because of a technicality.

He accepted he drove at 59 miles (95 kilometres) per hour in a 40 mph zone in London in January 2018.

But the notice of his prosecution was not received until one day after the statutory 14-day time limit.

Former England footballer David Beckham was on Thursday disqualified from driving for six months after using his phone while behind the wheel. The 44-year-old had previously admitted the offence after being spotted by a member of the public as he drove his Bentley in London on November 21.

Former England footballer David Beckham was on Thursday disqualified from driving for six months after using his phone while behind the wheel. The 44-year-old had previously admitted the offence after being spotted by a member of the public as he drove his Bentley in London on November 21. At Bromley Magistrates Court, south of London, Beckham was given six penalty points on his licence, fined £750 (868 euros, $975), and ordered to pay £100 to prosecution costs and a £75 surcharge fee. District Judge Catherine Moore said he already had six points on his licence for previous speeding matters, meaning he reached the 12-point limit which triggers a disqualification. The ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid player was present in court. Wearing a dark grey suit and tie, he spoke to give his full name, date of birth and address. Prosecuting lawyer Matthew Spratt said he had been photographed by a member of the public as he held his phone while driving in "slowly moving traffic". Defence lawyer Gerrard Tyrrell said Beckham was travelling slowly and has "no recollection of the day in question or this particular incident". He added, "There is no excuse for what took place but his view is as he cannot remember... he's going to plead guilty and that's what he's done." Last year, Beckham drew criticism after avoiding a charge of speeding because of a technicality. He accepted he drove at 59 miles (95 kilometres) per hour in a 40 mph zone in London in January 2018. But the notice of his prosecution was not received until one day after the statutory 14-day time limit.

David Beckham handed driving ban for using phone at the wheel

An Afghan official says that at least 14 Afghans have been killed after a civilian bus hit a fuel tanker on the main highway in western Afghanistan.

Mohammad Naser Mehri, spokesman for the provincial governor in Farah province, said Sunday that more than 40 others were wounded in the accident.

The bus was on its way from western Herat toward the capital, Kabul, when the accident took place, Mehri said, adding around a dozen of the wounded are in critical condition.

Traffic accidents are not unusual in Afghanistan; annually hundreds of people die in traffic accidents on highways across the country mostly as the result of unpaved roads, high speeds and carelessness while driving.

(PTI)

A government spokesperson said at least a dozen of the injured are in critical condition

An Afghan official says that at least 14 Afghans have been killed after a civilian bus hit a fuel tanker on the main highway in western Afghanistan. Mohammad Naser Mehri, spokesman for the provincial governor in Farah province, said Sunday that more than 40 others were wounded in the accident. The bus was on its way from western Herat toward the capital, Kabul, when the accident took place, Mehri said, adding around a dozen of the wounded are in critical condition. Traffic accidents are not unusual in Afghanistan; annually hundreds of people die in traffic accidents on highways across the country mostly as the result of unpaved roads, high speeds and carelessness while driving. (PTI)

Afghan bus crash: At least 14 dead, 40 injured