He was caught typing on his phone while steering with his wrist
A HEREFORDSHIRE driver has been fined by magistrates after he was caught using his phone while driving.
Michael Bayley entered a guilty plea to magistrates in Birmingham,
The 54-year-old had been caught behind the wheel of a Lexus while in a position where he could not have proper control of the vehicle in Hagley Road, Edgbaston, on November 23.
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Magistrates heard he had been holding his mobile in both hands and typing a message while steering with his wrist.
Bayley, of Bridge Street, Kington, was fined £100 and received three penalty points. He must also pay costs of £110 and a £34 victim surcharge.
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