Toowoomba man fined $1,104 for buttering bagel behind the wheel

A driver was fined $1,104 and three demerit points for buttering a bagel with his knees on the wheel.

Why it mattersThe heavy fine and demerit points show how seriously police enforce distraction driving, and the risk of losing your licence on a provisional plates if you pick up three demerit points.

AustraliaQueensland drivers face significant penalties for taking their hands off the wheel, even briefly, and provisional licence holders are at particular risk of losing driving rights.

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