Woman without right hand speaks out about viral traffic stop video: "I felt very uncomfortable"
The woman whose interaction with Florida police went viral after she was written a ticket alleging she was driving while holding her phone in her nonexistent right hand has opened up about her experience to CBS News, saying she hopes the uncomfortable situation will result in more awareness for those with limb differences.
Woman without right hand speaks out about viral traffic stop video: “I felt very uncomfortable” Kathleen Thomas, a woman with a limb difference, was issued a ticket for allegedly holding her phone in her right hand while driving in Florida, despite her right arm ending at the elbow. The ticket was eventually dismissed, and Thomas shared her experience to raise awareness for people with limb differences and advocate for better police training in handling such situations.
- Kathleen Thomas was pulled over and ticketed in Florida for allegedly using her phone in her right hand while driving.
- Thomas has a limb difference, with her right arm ending at the elbow, making the alleged violation impossible.
- The incident went viral after Thomas shared bodycam footage, and the ticket was later dismissed.
- Thomas hopes the experience will increase awareness and understanding of limb differences and improve police training.
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