A motorist who was caught driving at 62mph with both hands behind his head has been banned from driving for 12 months.
Richard Newton, 36, from Whitby, was caught by a police safety camera van travelling at 62mph on the A171 between Whitby and Guisborough on 9 August. The video footage shows Mr Newton driving for around 30 seconds without touching the steering wheel.
Newton was convicted of dangerous driving, fined a total of £685 and ordered to carry out 100 hours of community service, in addition to his driving ban.
Dave Brown, from North Yorkshire Police, said: "This case demonstrates two things, one is the sheer stupidity of some people who put others in danger, and the other is the ability of our safety camera to capture a range of offences."
"This is yet another case which shows that these cameras are about safety and not just speeding. We will take action against all manner of offences to ensure we keep our roads as safe as possible for everyone."
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