A driver has been caught watching a film while driving at 60mph, telling police he decided it was better than the 'negative news on the radio'.

Officers from Cumbria Police spotted a vehicle driving responsibly during torrential rain conditions overnight.

However, the vehicle was flagged as uninsured so they stopped the vehicle for further investigations.

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When the police opened the car door, they discovered the driver was playing a film on his phone.

When questioned by officers, he said that it was because 'the negative news on the radio upsets me'.

A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: "Absolutely torrential conditions, this driver was driving responsibly about 60mph but veh showed uninsured so we stop for a chat.

"Open the door to begin proceedings where we see he has a film playing on his phone because ‘the negative news on the radio upsets me'."


