Officer snapped reading at wheel
Date published: 11 July 2008
AN investigation has been launched by Greater Manchester Police after an officer was caught reading at the wheel in Oldham.
A keen-eyed motorist spotted the gaffe on Monday afternoon and got one of his passengers to film the officer. The footage was sent to the Daily Mirror.
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “It is not acceptable for police drivers to read while at the wheel and if it is found that the officer has done so, then appropriate action will be taken.”
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